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Living in Amesbury

Amesbury is a city in the United States. Its population was 17,617 at the end of 2024. The city faced an unemployment rate of 3.65% at the end of 2024. Amesbury was home to 1,380 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 67% of American cities that publish it, less recorded crime than 85% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 92% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Amesbury?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Amesbury.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Amesbury yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,452 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count96 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Amesbury?

The median gross salary is about 4,507 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Amesbury?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.65 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Amesbury is 3.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Amesbury 3.7%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,507 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.65 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Amesbury. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Amesbury. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Amesbury?

Police recorded about 670 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 669.8 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesAmesbury highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Amesbury highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego670Amesburyrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents669.8 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count16 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Amesbury's nearest airport was PSM, 26 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataPSM3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Amesbury. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Amesbury.

Climate and air quality

Amesbury recorded annual PM2.5 of 4.9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were −1.6°C in January and 20.3°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Amesbury?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.92 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData11
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Amesbury average monthly precipitation, mm035701051409392120113104108898999131101123JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Amesbury annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Amesbury is 4.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5Amesbury 4.9135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData11Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 14.41 · Feb 13.7 · Mar 19.05 · Apr 25.21 · May 25.53 · Jun 27.66 · Jul 30.39 · Aug 30.38 · Sep 29.25 · Oct 24.58 · Nov 18.89 · Dec 15.87 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -19.7 · Feb -19.38 · Mar -15.01 · Apr -4 · May 2.17 · Jun 7.15 · Jul 12.18 · Aug 12.33 · Sep 8.48 · Oct 0.94 · Nov -9.06 · Dec -16.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -1.64 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 1.64 · Apr 6.43 · May 11.5 · Jun 16.47 · Jul 20.32 · Aug 20.49 · Sep 17.33 · Oct 11.82 · Nov 6.4 · Dec 1.71 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 93.47 · Feb 92.2 · Mar 119.9 · Apr 113 · May 104.4 · Jun 108.5 · Jul 89.15 · Aug 88.65 · Sep 99.06 · Oct 130.8 · Nov 101.3 · Dec 123.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information5Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M320.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Godfrey17,620 residentsMillbrook17,623 residentsPort Wentworth17,604 residentsVero Beach17,603 residentsTifton17,595 residentsJohnstown17,654 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 31.8 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 553.4 people per km².

How many people live in Amesbury?

The published population was 17,617 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Amesbury residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.2%Foreign residents 7.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area31.84 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)8Official
Foreign-resident share7.93 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,380 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density553.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)10Official
Population17,617 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population17,607 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Amesbury a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on housing · range 28–48%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on education · range 56–76%
Student38%strong on cost, weak on education · range 27–49%
Family60%strong on family, weak on education · range 50–70%
Retirement37%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 25–49%
Foreign residents1,380 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population17,617 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent1,452 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,507 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.65 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean4.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Amesbury when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Amesbury?

The published population was 17,617 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

Is the air quality good in Amesbury?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How safe is Amesbury?

Police recorded about 670 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Amesbury?

The median gross salary is about 4,507 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Amesbury?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Amesbury?

1,380 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Amesbury a good place to live?

Amesbury may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Amesbury, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/amesbury/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Amesbury, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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