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Newbury, Massachusetts

town

At a glance

6,777
Population
$840,600
Median home value (all homes)
177% above U.S. median
$953,073
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,806/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$174,868
Median household income
123% above U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 157 — 57% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing195% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities52% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates98%
College graduates60.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
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 Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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