Living in Rowley, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rowley · Census data 2020–2024
Rowley has 6,251 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $132,734 (28% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $667,300, the median rent is $1,603/month.
Rowley at a glance
- Population
- 6,251
- Median age
- 50State: 40
- Median household income
- $132,734State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $667,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,603/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rowley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rowley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rowley the median home value is $667,300, 101% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,603 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,053 a month in housing costs.
Rowley median household income
The median household income in Rowley is $132,734 and the income per person is $71,507. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Rowley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,447
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.54
Rowley demographics
- Population
- 6,251
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 2,447
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rowley ›
Education in Rowley
56.8% of adults 25 and older in Rowley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rowley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Rowley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley | 6,251 | $132,734 | $667,300 | $1,603 |
| Ipswich | 13,930 | $138,750 | $745,400 | $1,598 |
| Newbury | 6,777 | $174,868 | $840,600 | $1,806 |
| Georgetown | 8,474 | $151,595 | $651,200 | $2,223 |
| Topsfield | 6,564 | $195,718 | $853,400 | $1,115 |
| Newburyport | 18,652 | $139,625 | $834,000 | $1,592 |
| West Newbury | 4,591 | $179,500 | $808,200 | $1,675 |
| Hamilton | 7,600 | $129,833 | $720,000 | $1,794 |
| Groveland | 6,777 | $141,487 | $610,900 | $1,825 |
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What is the median household income in Rowley, MA?
The median household income in Rowley is $132,734, 28% higher 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 Rowley?
The median home value in Rowley is $667,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Rowley?
The median gross rent in Rowley is $1,603 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Rowley, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rowley?
The median age in Rowley is 50 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Rowley?
The average commute to work in Rowley is 28 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rowley?
The unemployment rate in Rowley is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rowley?
56.8% of adults in Rowley 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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