Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Newburyport
Newburyport, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,736
Population
19,238
Renter Mix
26% Rent
You’ll never be bored in this historic seaport town
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Set along the Merrimack River and just minutes away from the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border, Newburyport is a colorful city full of character and charm. Its proximity to the ocean and location along the riverfront means there’s always something to do, if not a spectacular view to enjoy. Explore the picturesque downtown area and all the bars and restaurants on offer. Enjoy dinner along the water at Michael’s Harborside or bar-hop along Merrimac St.
Natural beauty is all around Newburyport. Plum Island and the beach are part of the city, and just minutes away along the coast. Maudslay State Park and a slew of other green spaces are popular spots in the warmer months too.
There’s a variety of apartment offerings along the water or just steps from it, and should you need to venture inland, the I-95 or US 1 will ferry you where you need to go.
Explore the City
Downtown Newburyport epitomizes a classic New England town.
Welcome to Jappa Park, a waterside park in Newburyport.
Jappa Park attracts cyclists and walkers on the Ocean Front Trail.
Boats can dock at Waterfront Park.
Newburyport is an active community with plenty to offer.
Tannery Marketplace hosts retail stores in Newburyport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,367
Average: $150,065
Education
9,974
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,870
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newburyport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Newburyport, MA is $2,336 for a studio, $2,729 for one bedroom, $3,749 for two bedrooms, and $4,297 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newburyport has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,729/month
671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newburyport, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
288 Students
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Edward G. Molin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
294 Students
Public
Grades K-8
288 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
745 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
- Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Maudslay State Park
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
- Manchester Boston Regional
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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 February 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.