What are the schools like in Newburyport, MA?

Newburyport is served primarily by Newburyport. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Newburyport?

The median household income in Newburyport, MA is $127,306 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Newburyport, MA?

Newburyport has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Newburyport, MA affordable or expensive?

Newburyport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newburyport is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $737,200 and the median rent is $1,426 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newburyport, MA?

Newburyport has a violent crime rate of 46.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 395.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newburyport, MA a Good Place to Live?

Newburyport is a small city of 18,356 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $127,306 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Newburyport 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, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newburyport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newburyport 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

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

Metric	Newburyport, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$737,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,426	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,306	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newburyport's violent crime rate is 46.8 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.8 /100k

Property Crime

395.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Newburyport is served primarily by Newburyport. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newburyport, MA	National Avg
School District	Newburyport	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newburyport sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 61.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newburyport, MA
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	61.9"

Demographics

Metric	Newburyport, MA	National Avg
Population	18,356	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Salisbury, MA 2 mi Amesbury Town, MA 4 mi Seabrook Beach, NH 6 mi Rowley, MA 7 mi Hampton Beach, NH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Newburyport

Newburyport, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01950

Newburyport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newburyport, MA affordable or expensive?

Newburyport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newburyport roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $737,200 and median rent is $1,426/month.

What is the crime rate in Newburyport, MA?

Newburyport's violent crime rate is 46.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 395.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newburyport?

Public schools in Newburyport are operated by Newburyport. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 64.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newburyport, MA a good place to live?

Newburyport, MA has a population of 18,356, a median household income of $127,306, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Newburyport?

Newburyport averages 35.3°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 61.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newburyport?

Newburyport, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01950.

What is the population of Newburyport?

The population of Newburyport, Massachusetts is 18,356 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newburyport?

Key numbers for living in Newburyport: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $737,200, median household income $127,306, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newburyport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.