Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Ipswich, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,752
Population
14,594
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A blend of woodlands and wetlands on Ipswich Bay
Coastal
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Wooded
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Beach
A must-see suburb in northeast Massachusetts, Ipswich is a coastal city with historic charm on Ipswich Bay. Historic homes and museums line the heart of Ipswich, like the Ipswich Museum on Main Street. Known for its colorful trees during the fall, Ipswich is a seasonal paradise when the leaves change and the weather cools. This tight-knit community offers a family-friendly atmosphere that lures many renters into this scenic suburb. Located about 30 miles northeast of Boston, residents can take Highway 1 all the way into the city.
Willowdale State Forest makes up a heavy portion of the dense forest in Ipswich, while the eastern side of town is made up of coastal land and sandy beaches like Crane Beach, offering pristine hiking trails. Small businesses are able to stay afloat in this charming town because of the supportive community. Breweries, wineries, pubs, and everything in between are the best places for a night out in Ipswich like the popular True North Ale Company. Check out Choate Bridge Pub and the Riverview as well, serving up locally famous pizza.
Explore the City
Spend an afternoon on the Ipswich River paddling a kayak from Foote Brothers.
Discover new art at Olde Ipswich Days.
Ipswich residents enjoy a convenient train ride into Boston.
Castle Hill Estate is a Tudor Revival mansion in Ipswich, Massachusetts built 1926-1928.
Locals take advantage of the good weather and dine outside during the warmer months.
Residents enjoy snowy walks through downtown Ipswich.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,472
Average: $141,579
Education
6,880
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,103
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ipswich has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Ipswich, MA is $1,711 for a studio, $1,752 for one bedroom, $1,581 for two bedrooms, and $1,208 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ipswich has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,752/month
760 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ipswich, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
371 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
356 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
350 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
432 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
432 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Appleton Farms
- Willowdale State Forest
- Bradley Palmer State Park
- Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sandy Point State Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Portsmouth International at Pease
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.