Living in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haverhill · Census data 2020–2024
Haverhill has 67,698 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $88,326 (15% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $453,900, the median rent is $1,668/month.
Haverhill at a glance
- Population
- 67,698
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $88,326State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $453,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,668/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Haverhill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Haverhill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haverhill the median home value is $453,900, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,668 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,403 a month in housing costs.
Haverhill median household income
The median household income in Haverhill is $88,326 and the income per person is $44,086. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Haverhill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,892
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.51
Haverhill demographics
- Population
- 67,698
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 26,545
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haverhill ›
Education in Haverhill
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Haverhill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haverhill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Haverhill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill | 67,698 | $88,326 | $453,900 | $1,668 |
| Groveland | 6,777 | $141,487 | $610,900 | $1,825 |
| Plaistow | 7,861 | $108,317 | $404,500 | $1,664 |
| Methuen | 53,475 | $113,310 | $499,700 | $1,749 |
| Merrimac | 6,748 | $123,054 | $553,400 | $1,352 |
| Atkinson | 7,267 | $146,380 | $555,200 | $1,140 |
| West Newbury | 4,591 | $179,500 | $808,200 | $1,675 |
| Newton | 4,836 | $138,487 | $459,500 | $1,683 |
| Georgetown | 8,474 | $151,595 | $651,200 | $2,223 |
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What is the median household income in Haverhill, MA?
The median household income in Haverhill is $88,326, 15% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Haverhill?
The median home value in Haverhill is $453,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Haverhill?
The median gross rent in Haverhill is $1,668 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Haverhill, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Haverhill?
The median age in Haverhill is 39.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Haverhill?
The average commute to work in Haverhill is 27 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haverhill?
The unemployment rate in Haverhill is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haverhill?
32.6% of adults in Haverhill have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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