Boston · suburban

Ipswich

Cranes Beach, Crane Estate, and the most historic downtown north of Salem. Ipswich has top schools, significant outdoor recreation, and a community character that has remained largely unchanged for 300 years.

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8/10

Schools

62 min

To Boston

$819K

Median home

$10K

Annual tax

Walk score

4,872

Population

42.7

Median age

$95K

Median income

What stands out

·Cranes Beach (best North Shore beach)
·Crane Estate
·Ipswich Ale Brewery
·Top historic community

Nearby towns

Hamilton →Essex →Wenham →Topsfield →Manchester-by-the-Sea →Beverly →

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