Living in Leverett, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leverett · Census data 2020–2024
Leverett has 1,608 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $104,688 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $435,500, the median rent is $1,389/month.
Leverett at a glance
- Population
- 1,608
- Median age
- 56State: 40
- Median household income
- $104,688State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $435,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,389/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Leverett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Leverett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leverett the median home value is $435,500, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,389 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,304 a month in housing costs.
Leverett median household income
The median household income in Leverett is $104,688 and the income per person is $61,747. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Leverett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 816
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.22
Leverett demographics
- Population
- 1,608
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 712
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leverett ›
Education in Leverett
67.4% of adults 25 and older in Leverett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 44.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leverett
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Leverett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverett | 1,608 | $104,688 | $435,500 | $1,389 |
| Sunderland | 3,641 | $68,083 | $458,100 | $1,672 |
| Shutesbury | 1,910 | $123,333 | $376,100 | $1,721 |
| South Deerfield | 1,882 | $103,056 | $452,900 | $1,207 |
| Montague | 8,482 | $70,510 | $282,100 | $1,207 |
| Wendell | 850 | $65,288 | $290,300 | $1,239 |
| Amherst Town | 38,182 | $66,968 | $484,900 | $1,671 |
| Deerfield | 5,158 | $106,136 | $414,900 | $1,334 |
| Pelham | 1,335 | $113,750 | $447,600 | $1,205 |
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What is the median household income in Leverett, MA?
The median household income in Leverett is $104,688, about the same as 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 Leverett?
The median home value in Leverett is $435,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Leverett?
The median gross rent in Leverett is $1,389 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Leverett, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Leverett?
The median age in Leverett is 56 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Leverett?
The average commute to work in Leverett is 27 minutes; 28.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leverett?
The unemployment rate in Leverett is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leverett?
67.4% of adults in Leverett 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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