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Amesbury, MA Utility & Living Guide

Amesbury is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the left bank of the Merrimack River near its mouth, upstream from Salisbury and across the river from Newburyport and West Newbury. The population was 17,366 at the 2020 United States census.

Last updated: July 8, 2026
1BR Rent$1317/mo
Median Home$435,400
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Living in Amesbury, summers are warm, peaking at 82.4°F in Jul, while winters are cold — Feb lows average 21.0°F. Winter heating is a real budget factor — 5620 degree days means 4-5 months of meaningful energy bills. The area receives 48.7 inches of rainfall per year. Within 5 miles: 55 parks, 4 groceries, 32 dining spots and 9 schools. For hospital care, the nearest facility is in a neighboring city. Median household income: $91,010. With a 8.2% poverty rate and 67.4% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Air quality is Moderate — avg AQI 56 over the past week.
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1 Bedroom$1317/mo
2 Bedrooms$1464/mo
3 Bedrooms$1830/mo
Median Home Price$435,400
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📊 Amesbury — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$91,010
🏠 Homeownership Rate
67.4%
🔑 Renter Rate
32.6%
📉 Poverty Rate
8.2%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.3%
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