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Ipswich

An abundance of natural beauty: Cranes Beach, Ipswich Wildlife Refuge, and a quaint town center.

Property Listings

$4,950,000

5 bd 8 ba 6,889 Sq.Ft. For Sale

166 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73370103

$3,575,000

5 bd 7 ba 8,943 Sq.Ft. Pending

2 Heartbreak Hill, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73470367

$3,250,000

4 bd 5 ba 4,480 Sq.Ft. For Sale

9 Booth Ct # 9, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73482526

$2,650,000

3 bd 4 ba 3,072 Sq.Ft. Pending

61 Maplecroft Ln # 61, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73288462

$2,650,000

3 bd 4 ba 3,072 Sq.Ft. Pending

61 Maplecroft Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73286508

$2,550,000

3 bd 4 ba 3,114 Sq.Ft. For Sale

38 Buttonwood Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73467493

$2,550,000

3 bd 4 ba 3,114 Sq.Ft. For Sale

38 Buttonwood Lane # 30, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73467495

$2,450,000

3 bd 4 ba 3,114 Sq.Ft. Pending

30 Buttonwood Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73467979

$1,425,000

3 bd 5 ba 5,514 Sq.Ft. For Sale

10 Choate Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73480921

$1,199,900

3 bd 4 ba 2,851 Sq.Ft. For Sale

24 Primrose Lane # 24, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73425224

$1,199,900

3 bd 4 ba 2,525 Sq.Ft. For Sale

11 Washington Street # 7, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73462480

$1,187,500

3 bd 3 ba 4,531 Sq.Ft. For Sale

75 Country Club Way, Ipswich, MA 01938

MLS®: 73448849

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Welcome to Ipswich

Ipswich has such an abundance of natural beauty: Cranes Beach, Ipswich Wildlife Refuge, and a quaint town center.

Area Highlights

World Class Beaches

Hiking & Biking Trails

Charming Downton

The Lifestyle

Luxurious Coastal Equestrian Estates

Ipswich is a home to beautiful, lush farmlands that grace the gorgeous Atlantic coastline. Imagine a serene Saturday morning waking up to the birds singing as you stroll over to Sandpiper Bakery to pick up your go to pastry and coffee before heading out to Crane Beach for a pristine beach day. On your way back home, you stop by a local farm stand and pick up some fresh fruits for an afternoon snack before going downtown for dinner at the Ipswich Clambake. With several expansive parks and wildlife reserves, Ipswich is ideal for biking, cycling, running and in the winter, cross country skiing. The neighborhoods of Great Neck and Little Neck offer gorgeous ocean views located along the Plum Island Sound at the mouth of the Ipswich River with excellent waterfront access beach homes with docks.

You'll Fall in Love With

Crane Beach

Soak up the seaside fun at one of the Northeast's most spectacular beaches, and follow trails and boardwalks through a spellbinding landscape of sand dunes and salt marsh. Take a short drive across the street to experience the grandeur of a 2,100-acre seaside estate, its marvelously landscaped grounds, restored Grand Allée, gardens, and Casino complex.

Things To Do

Beaches

Crane Beach

Sandy Point State Reservation

Clubs

Ipswich Country Club

Ipswich Bay Yacht Club

Arts

Hall-Haskell House Gallery

Ipswich Museum

The Ipswich Painters

Restaurants

Sandpiper Bakery

Little Wolf

Choate Bridge Pub

Fox Creek Tavern

Ipswich Clambake

Clam Box of Ipswich

Heart and Soul Cafe

Brown Dog

Zumies

Parks

Willowdale State Forest

Bialek Park

Nichols Field

Strawberry Hill

Schools

Paul F. Doyon Elementary School

Ipswich Middle School

Winthrop Elementary School

Ipswich High School

Overview for Ipswich, MA

13,820 people live in Ipswich, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $72,497. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,820

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,497

Average individual Income

Around Ipswich, MA

There's plenty to do around Ipswich, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

23

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Marcorelle's Fine Wine & Beer, Essex Wine Exchange, and Kraken Gaming.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Marcorelle's Fine Wine & Beer page on Yelp Search 30 Central St on Google Maps	Dining	0.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Essex Wine Exchange page on Yelp Search 91 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	4.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kraken Gaming page on Yelp Search 174 Newburyport Turnpike on Google Maps	Shopping	3.9 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio page on Yelp Search 225 Newburyport Tpke on Google Maps	Active	3.76 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Winthrop Farm page on Yelp Search 183 Haverhill St on Google Maps	Active	3.42 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Hair Whisperer page on Yelp Search 52 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.79 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pretty Please Salon page on Yelp Search 319 Newburyport Tpke Rte 1 on Google Maps	Beauty	3.98 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ipswich, MA

Population Households Employment

Ipswich has 5,757 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ipswich do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,820 people call Ipswich home. The population density is 430.46 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,820

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

46.32 / 53.68%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

5,757

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$72,497

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Ipswich, MA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Ipswich. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

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