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Topsfield

North Shore · pop. 6,218

Topsfield sits in the Masconomet district, one of the best public school systems in the state. The Topsfield Fair is the oldest agricultural fair in the US. Otherwise it is quiet, wealthy, and car-dependent.

Family SuburbRural Retreat
Livability Index
53
/ 100
Ranks #143 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$931k
4.8× household income
Household income
$196k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
42 min
peak driving
Population
6,218
5-yr trend 62/100

How Topsfield scores

Schools
88
Safety
93
Walkability
18
Transit
10
Biking
18
Dining
32
Nightlife
12
Arts & Culture
25
Green Space
55
Diversity
14
Climate
68

The honest read

Best for
Families who prioritize school quality and rural-feeling surroundings at a North Shore inland address.
The tradeoff
No public transit and very limited services; every errand requires a 15-minute drive.

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