Massachusetts Living Index
Newburyport
North Shore · pop. 18,289
Federalist-era downtown on the Merrimack with the Clipper City Rail Trail looping the city.
Coastal QuietHistoric VillageUrban Walker
Livability Index
73
/ 100
Ranks #14 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$880k
6.3× household income
Household income
$140k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
45 min
peak driving
Population
18,289
5-yr trend 79/100
How Newburyport scores
Schools
84
Safety
90
Walkability
52
Transit
22
Biking
44
Dining
78
Nightlife
64
Arts & Culture
72
Green Space
78
Diversity
56
Climate
76
The honest read
Best for
Empty-nesters and remote workers wanting coastal walkability.
The tradeoff
Hour-plus to Boston by car at rush hour.
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