Topsfield, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,573 Population 949/sq mi density
$169,468 Median Income $70,944 per capita
$793,300 Home Value $982,392 Zillow
$866 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$169,468 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$793,300 home value, $866/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Topsfield, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$169,468
126% above
$70,944 per capita
Home Value
$793,300
181% above
Zillow: $982,392
Median Rent
$866/mo
26% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.3%
94% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Topsfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Topsfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
226%
Home Value
281%
Rent
74%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
194%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Topsfield 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

Topsfield residents earn a median household income of $169,468 , which is 126% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,944. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Topsfield is $793,300 , 181% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $982,392. Median rent is $866/month, with 31.9% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Topsfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 255/100K.

Education

65.3% of adults in Topsfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Topsfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,573
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$169,468
Per Capita$70,944
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

A
Home Value$793,300
Rent$866
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$982,392
Housing Units947
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property255/100K

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation75 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Topsfield was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.