At a Glance
Median Income
$144,259
$78,121 per capita
Home Value
$792,400
Zillow: $906,071
Median Rent
$1,511/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Newburyport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newburyport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newburyport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newburyport residents earn a median household income of $144,259 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,121. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Newburyport is $792,400 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $906,071. Median rent is $1,511/month, with 25.4% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Newburyport reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 694/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.9% of adults in Newburyport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newburyport 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
Population18,444
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density2,209/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,259
Per Capita$78,121
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$792,400
Rent$1,511
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$906,071
Housing Units8,239
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property694/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation81 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Newburyport was founded in 1635.
The median home in Newburyport was built in 1951.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% 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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