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Rockport

Motif Number 1 — the most painted building in America — sits at Rockport's harbor. This is the quintessential New England fishing village. Commuter rail to North Station, galleries, and a dry-town character that keeps it quieter.

artsyhistoricquiet

8/10

Schools

68 min

To Boston

$838K

Median home

$8K

Annual tax

Walk score

4,943

Population

59.9

Median age

$90K

Median income

What stands out

·Motif Number 1 (most painted building)
·Dry town character
·Commuter rail
·Quintessential New England village

Nearby towns

Gloucester →Essex →Manchester-by-the-Sea →Ipswich →Hamilton →Wenham →

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Rockport vs Gloucester Rockport vs Essex Rockport vs Manchester-by-the-Sea Rockport vs Ipswich

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