Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Newbury, MA
$1,099,500Median listing price
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About Newbury
Newbury is a sprawling coastal-agricultural town wrapping around Newburyport, from Plum Island's refuge to the Byfield and Old Town villages. Housing mixes antique farmhouses, Plum Island beach cottages, and newer subdivisions.
Home prices in Newbury
The median listing price in Newbury is $1,099,500.
Top places in Newbury
- Parker River National Wildlife Refuge — Plum Island's beaches and marshes.
- Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm — the 1690 stone farm and CSA.
- Newbury Town Hall and the town offices.
- Plum Island beach (Newbury section).
- Old Town and the Upper Green historic district.
- Byfield village center.
Commuting from Newbury
- No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line stations in Newburyport or Rowley (approximate).
- Typical drive-plus-rail trip to North Station: roughly 65–85 minutes door to door (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~40–50 minutes via I-95 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Newbury
Public schools: Triton Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Newbury FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newbury, MA?
The median listing price in Newbury is $1,099,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Newbury, MA?
No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line stations in Newburyport or Rowley (approximate). - Which school district serves Newbury, MA?
Newbury is served by Triton Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.