Living in Wenham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wenham · Census data 2020–2024
Wenham has 4,929 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $194,781 (87% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $885,400.
Wenham at a glance
- Population
- 4,929
- Median age
- 29.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $194,781State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $885,400State: $562,100
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wenham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wenham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wenham the median home value is $885,400, 166% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wenham median household income
The median household income in Wenham is $194,781 and the income per person is $59,465. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Wenham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,334
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.87
Wenham demographics
- Population
- 4,929
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 1,279
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wenham ›
Education in Wenham
70.8% of adults 25 and older in Wenham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wenham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.4%
- Drive alone
- 55.6%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Wenham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenham | 4,929 | $194,781 | $885,400 | — |
| Hamilton | 7,600 | $129,833 | $720,000 | $1,794 |
| Beverly | 42,665 | $106,044 | $650,300 | $1,771 |
| Danvers | 28,098 | $125,395 | $644,200 | $2,076 |
| Topsfield | 6,564 | $195,718 | $853,400 | $1,115 |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | 5,403 | $206,389 | $942,000 | $1,811 |
| Peabody | 54,695 | $96,657 | $596,200 | $1,950 |
| Essex | 3,701 | $157,147 | $897,400 | $1,964 |
| Middleton | 9,816 | $167,402 | $742,700 | $1,407 |
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What is the median household income in Wenham, MA?
The median household income in Wenham is $194,781, 87% 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 Wenham?
The median home value in Wenham is $885,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
Is Wenham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wenham?
The median age in Wenham is 29.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Wenham?
The average commute to work in Wenham is 28 minutes; 29.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wenham?
The unemployment rate in Wenham is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wenham?
70.8% of adults in Wenham 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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