How are homes heated in West Newbury, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Newbury, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in West Newbury, used by 48.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.6% heat with utility gas.

8.7% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 17.6% (±5.6 points)
Electricity: 8.7%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 48.9%

Heating fuel in West Newbury

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Newbury	Essex County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	17.6% (±5.6 points)	56.4%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	48.9% (±9.4 points)	20.4%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	8.7% (±3.8 points)	17.4%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	19.2% (±7.3 points)	3.9%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	3.4% (±2.0 points)	0.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.3% (±2.8 points)	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.5 points)	0.6%	0.7%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In West Newbury, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Essex County (20.4%).

It is also higher than in Massachusetts (22.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In West Newbury, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Essex County (17.4%).

It is also lower than in Massachusetts (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near West Newbury

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Newbury
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Newbury	—	8.7% (±3.8 points)	—
Amesbury	3.6 mi	19.7% (±4.4 points)	Higher
Merrimac	3.6 mi	9.8% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Newburyport	4.0 mi	12.8% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Groveland	4.1 mi	9.0% (±8.0 points)	Not measurably different
Newbury	5.1 mi	8.7% (±4.3 points)	Not measurably different
Georgetown	5.2 mi	5.5% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
South Hampton	6.2 mi	4.8% (±4.0 points)	Not measurably different
Salisbury (community)	6.3 mi	23.1% (±7.2 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amesbury, MA (19.7%), Salisbury (community), MA (23.1%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Essex County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Rockport	58.8% (±7.0 points)
2	Hamilton	53.5% (±6.0 points)
3	West Newbury	48.9% (±9.4 points)
4	Middleton	44.9% (±7.4 points)
5	Topsfield	43.5% (±8.2 points)
6	Newbury	40.5% (±9.8 points)
7	Wenham	39.5% (±8.2 points)
8	Lynnfield	37.4% (±5.1 points)
9	Boxford	35.5% (±7.3 points)

Showing 9 of 34 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Newbury

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Newbury?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in West Newbury, used by 48.9% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Newbury heat with oil?

48.9% (±9.4 points) of occupied homes in West Newbury use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Newbury have electric heat?

8.7% (±3.8 points) of occupied homes in West Newbury heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Newbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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