Town of

Ipswich

Massachusetts
www.ipswichma.gov
25 Green St. Ipswich, MA 01938
[email protected]
Phone: 978-356-6600

Town Manager:

Stephen Crane

Select Board:

Linda Alexson
Michael Dougherty
Carl Nylen
Sarah Player
Charles Surpitski

Annual Town Meeting:

May 13, 2025
May, 2nd Tuesday

Municipal Election:

May 20, 2025
May, Tuesday not less than 7 nor more than 15 days after the first date of Annual Meeting

Demographics

Population13,903
Population Density433
Registered Voters11,677
Income Per Capita$75,660
EQV Per Capita$348,415
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate72.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$649,100
Median Gross Rent$1,435
Total Households5,610
Average Household Size2.44

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$11.15
Commercial Tax Rate$11.15
Average Tax Bill$9,277
Total Expenditures$59,289,658
Total Tax Levy$52,556,339
State Aid$7,565,441
Local Receipts$4,441,403
Town Hall of Ipswich

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Ipswich is a rural North Shore community defined by its marshes and beaches, agricultural and natural landscapes, vibrant tourism industry, and historic small-town center along the Ipswich River. It has more pre-1725 historic homes than any other community in the nation.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1634
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Manager
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyEssex
Area32.1 mi2
Public Roads97.1 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Kristin Kassner
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