City of

Newburyport

Massachusetts
www.cityofnewburyport.com
P.O. Box 550 Newburyport, MA 01950
mayor@cityofnewburyport.com
Phone: 978-465-4413

Mayor:

Sean Reardon

Municipal Election:

November 7, 2023
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Ed Cameron
Jennie Donahue
Afroz Khan
Byron Lane
James McCauley
Constance Preston
Heather Shand
Bruce Vogel
Christine Wallace
Mark Wright
Sharif Zeid

Demographics

Population18,289
Population Density2,190
Registered Voters15,565
Income Per Capita$65,979
EQV Per Capita$271,419
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate77%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$643,300
Median Gross Rent$1,366
Total Households7,537
Average Household Size2.39

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$12.01
Commercial Tax Rate$12.01
Average Tax Bill$8,430
Total Expenditures$76,749,448
Total Tax Levy$63,562,057
State Aid$8,052,205
Local Receipts$5,577,000
CPA Year Enacted2002
CPA Surcharge2.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
City Hall of Newburyport

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

With our rich maritime history, 26 parks, vibrant shopping and dining district, bountiful arts and culture offerings, and beautiful setting on the Merrimack River, Newburyport is an ideal location for living, working, and visiting.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1764
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council11
Length of Mayoral Term (years)4

Geography

CountyEssex
Area8.4 mi2
Public Roads77.1 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMerrimack Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Dawne Shand
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