At a Glance
Median Income
$79,135
$33,338 per capita
Home Value
$165,600
Zillow: $270,338
Median Rent
$850/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ipswich residents earn a median household income of $79,135 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,338. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ipswich is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,338. Median rent is $850/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
20.7% of adults in Ipswich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ipswich has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,126
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,135
Per Capita$33,338
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,600
Rent$850
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$270,338
Housing Units426
Rent Burden14.3%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,537 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ipswich was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.