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Ipswich, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

4,924
Population
$598,400
Median home value (all homes)
97% above U.S. median
$858,885
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,530/mo
Median rent
14% above U.S. median
$104,102
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
93.99%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 132 — 32% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing115% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities12% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost1% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates55.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ipswich Economic Development
Ipswich's Economic Development program works to attract appropriate business development and grow the local economy while protecting natural resources and community character. It is led by the Director of Planning & Development, Ethan Parsons, and relies on partnerships with the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, the Ipswich Partnership, the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, the Center for Economic Development & Sustainability at Salem State College, the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, and the Ipswich Visitor Center.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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