Rockport was listed on the Top 25 Places to live in Massachusetts by boston.com. Below is the excerpt featuring Rockport at #22.
22. Rockport
At a glance:
Area: Rural
Region: MetroNorth
Population: 6,952
Rockport is both a residential town and a spot for tourists since it is surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean.
The town has public transit options, a number of historical items, and several museums.