What are the schools like in Amesbury Town, MA?

Amesbury Town is served primarily by Amesbury. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Amesbury Town?

The median household income in Amesbury Town, MA is $91,010 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Amesbury Town, MA?

Amesbury Town has an average high temperature of 34.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.9 inches.

Amesbury Town, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Amesbury Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Amesbury Town's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Amesbury Town is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $435,400 and the median rent is $1,464 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Amesbury Town, MA?

Amesbury Town has a violent crime rate of 164.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 505.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Amesbury Town, MA a Good Place to Live?

Amesbury Town is a small city of 17,279 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $91,010 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Amesbury Town stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Amesbury Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Amesbury Town city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Amesbury Town's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Amesbury Town costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Amesbury Town, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$435,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,464	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,010	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Amesbury Town's violent crime rate is 164.6 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

164.6 /100k

Property Crime

505.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Amesbury Town is served primarily by Amesbury. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Amesbury Town, MA	National Avg
School District	Amesbury	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Amesbury Town sees average highs of 34.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation and 61.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Amesbury Town, MA
Average High — January	34.9°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.8"
Annual Snowfall	61.9"

Demographics

Metric	Amesbury Town, MA	National Avg
Population	17,279	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newburyport, MA 4 mi Salisbury, MA 6 mi Seabrook Beach, NH 7 mi Haverhill, MA 8 mi Hampton Beach, NH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Amesbury Town

Amesbury Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01913

Amesbury Town vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amesbury Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Amesbury Town's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Amesbury Town roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $435,400 and median rent is $1,464/month.

What is the crime rate in Amesbury Town, MA?

Amesbury Town's violent crime rate is 164.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 505.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Amesbury Town?

Public schools in Amesbury Town are operated by Amesbury. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Amesbury Town, MA a good place to live?

Amesbury Town, MA has a population of 17,279, a median household income of $91,010, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Amesbury Town?

Amesbury Town averages 34.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches with about 61.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Amesbury Town?

Amesbury Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01913.

What is the population of Amesbury Town?

The population of Amesbury Town, Massachusetts is 17,279 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Amesbury Town?

Key numbers for living in Amesbury Town: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $435,400, median household income $91,010, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Amesbury Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.