Living in West Newbury, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Newbury · Census data 2020–2024
West Newbury has 4,591 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $179,500 (73% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $808,200, the median rent is $1,675/month.
West Newbury at a glance
- Population
- 4,591
- Median age
- 49.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $179,500State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $808,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,675/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Newbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Newbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Newbury the median home value is $808,200, 143% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,675 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,269 a month in housing costs.
West Newbury median household income
The median household income in West Newbury is $179,500 and the income per person is $83,177. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Newbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,798
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.73
West Newbury demographics
- Population
- 4,591
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 1,684
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Newbury ›
Education in West Newbury
64.8% of adults 25 and older in West Newbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Newbury
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
West Newbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Newbury | 4,591 | $179,500 | $808,200 | $1,675 |
| Amesbury | 17,403 | $103,554 | $519,300 | $1,683 |
| Merrimac | 6,748 | $123,054 | $553,400 | $1,352 |
| Newburyport | 18,652 | $139,625 | $834,000 | $1,592 |
| Groveland | 6,777 | $141,487 | $610,900 | $1,825 |
| Newbury | 6,777 | $174,868 | $840,600 | $1,806 |
| Georgetown | 8,474 | $151,595 | $651,200 | $2,223 |
| South Hampton | 984 | $152,500 | $661,100 | $1,889 |
| Haverhill | 67,698 | $88,326 | $453,900 | $1,668 |
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What is the median household income in West Newbury, MA?
The median household income in West Newbury is $179,500, 73% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Newbury?
The median home value in West Newbury is $808,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Newbury?
The median gross rent in West Newbury is $1,675 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is West Newbury, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in West Newbury?
The median age in West Newbury is 49.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Newbury?
The average commute to work in West Newbury is 31 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Newbury?
The unemployment rate in West Newbury is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Newbury?
64.8% of adults in West Newbury have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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