Profile for Topsfield, Massachusetts, MA

Topsfield experienced a short-lived boom after a copper vein was found here; mining the ore proved unprofitable.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 2. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.3 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Topsfield Fair - Sept. 28-Oct. 8, 2007
• Strawberry Festival - June 9, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Bradley Palmer State Park

Historic sites and museums: Parson Capen House

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

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8% of Topsfield residents report German ancestry, and 21% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Topsfield ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Topsfield was $37,770, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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52% of Topsfield residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Topsfield festival dates:

• Topsfield Fair - Sept. 28-Oct. 8, 2007
• Strawberry Festival - June 9, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Topsfield, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $612.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $2,039.

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Libraries in Topsfield include Topsfield Town Library ... View libraries

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The average commute time for Topsfield workers is 29 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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