Settled in the 1630’s and incorporated in 1764, Newburyport is a small city of 17,000 people on 8.4 square miles of land at the mouth of the Merrimack River. Birthplace of the United States Coast Guard, shipbuilding and maritime trade fueled Newburyport’s economy for much of its history.

Today, following decades of smart planning and strong community involvement, the city is thriving, with a solid local economy centered around tourism, high-end retail, and healthcare. The city features a densely settled downtown and a large industrial park, offering prospective businesses a wide-range of attractive location options to meet their particular needs.  

As is the case with all Merrimack Valley communities, the City of Newburyport offers plenty of beautiful landscapes and recreational opportunities. Maudslay State Park is a 480-acre gem along the banks of the Merrimack River that features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts. The park is a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding, and picnicking. A seasonal outdoor theater and performance center are on the grounds as well.   

Helpful Links

City of Newburyport Website
State Information Page for Newburyport

State Legislators

Land Area	square miles	8.4
Population Estimate	2006	17,303
Labor Market	May 2007
Labor Force		9,953
Employed		9,592
Unemployed		361
Rate		3.6%
Tax Rate	FY 2007
Residential		10.09
Commercial/Industrial		10.09
Median Single Family Housing Price	2007 thru May	$388,250
Affordable Housing Inventory	July 2007	8.4%
Detailed 2000 Census Data		Newburyport.xls

Newburyport Trail Maps

Maudslay State Park
Moseley Woods
Spencer Peirce Little Farm - Bay Circuit Trail