Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Newburyport is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 18,444. Residents earn $144,259 per year, which is 92% above the national average.
Based on current data, Newburyport receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Newburyport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newburyport is $144,259, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Newburyport among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Newburyport is $792,400, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,511 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Newburyport is below the national average at 150 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 903 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.
Newburyport is a highly educated community — 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Newburyport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,259 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,121 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
| Census Median | $792,400 |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $906,071 |
| Median List Price | $1,272,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,272,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $519 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.3% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,511 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,770 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Total Violent | 150.5/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.7/100K |
| Robbery | 5.6/100K |
| Assault | 128.2/100K |
| Total Property | 903.0/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 78.0/100K |
| Theft | 780.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 44.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8121°N, 70.8866°W |
| County FIPS | 25009 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.9% |
| 96% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,209/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |