At a Glance
Median Income
$92,969
$64,476 per capita
Home Value
$570,500
Zillow: $819,419
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Ipswich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ipswich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ipswich a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ipswich residents earn a median household income of $92,969 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,476. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ipswich is $570,500 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $819,419. Median rent is $1,456/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ipswich reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 326/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.5% of adults in Ipswich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ipswich has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,806
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density2,930/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,969
Per Capita$64,476
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B
Home Value$570,500
Rent$1,456
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$819,419
Housing Units2,105
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property326/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation40 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Ipswich was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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