Town of
Ipswich
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-356-6600
Town Manager:
Stephen CraneSelect Board:
Linda Alexson
Michael Dougherty
Carl Nylen
Sarah Player
Charles Surpitski
Annual Town Meeting:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, Tuesday not less than 7 nor more than 15 days after the first date of Annual Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 13,716 | |
| Population Density | 427 | |
| Registered Voters | 11,778 | |
| Income Per Capita | $72,017 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $266,202 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 72.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $649,100 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,435 | |
| Total Households | 5,610 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.23 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $12.23 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $86,208,620 | |
| Total Expenditures | $52,677,524 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $47,768,765 | |
| State Aid | $7,007,590 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,429,821 |
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 Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,634 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 32.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 97.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan 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