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Newburyport, Massachusetts

city · Essex County

At a glance

18,652
Population
$834,000
Median home value (all homes)
175% above U.S. median
$946,435
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,592/mo
Median rent
18% above U.S. median
$139,625
Median household income
78% above U.S. median
31.5 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
65.25%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 156 — 56% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing193% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities22% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost17% above
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 college9 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates67%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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