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Newburyport, MA

Newburyport, MA.

Population: 18,652 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newburyport, MA is $946,702 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.07M after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,854/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$946,702

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$946,702
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$946,702
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.07M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$588
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,854/mo
1-year rent change
+6.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
River Valley Charter (District), Newburyport
Schools include
River Valley Charter School, Francis T Bresnahan Elementary, Newburyport High, Rupert A Nock Middle, Edward G. Molin Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Microfab, Inc. (Former) (4.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
19.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
200
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,565
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,173

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Plum Island Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,231 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
63.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.4%
Median annual property tax
$7,944
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
280,970
Average weekly wage
$1,422
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NewburyportState medianUS median
Median home value$946,702$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.07M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,854/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,944$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Newburyport, MA?
$946,702.
What is the median sale price in Newburyport, MA?
$1.07M.
How long do homes take to sell in Newburyport, MA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Newburyport, MA?
Typical rent: $2,854/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newburyport, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Newburyport, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newburyport, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newburyport, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Microfab, Inc. (Former), 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Newburyport, MA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Newburyport, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 19.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newburyport, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newburyport, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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