Living in Haverhill, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haverhill · Census data 2020–2024
Haverhill has 4,611 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $85,929 (13% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $247,900, the median rent is $1,115/month.
Haverhill at a glance
- Population
- 4,611
- Median age
- 49.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $85,929State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $247,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,115/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Haverhill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
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 $247,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,793 a month in housing costs.
Haverhill median household income
The median household income in Haverhill is $85,929 and the income per person is $65,749. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Haverhill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,404
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 27%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.45
Haverhill demographics
- Population
- 4,611
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 1,755
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haverhill ›
Education in Haverhill
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Haverhill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haverhill
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Haverhill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill | 4,611 | $85,929 | $247,900 | $1,115 |
| North Haverhill | 728 | $58,631 | $237,700 | — |
| Newbury | 393 | $76,250 | $275,900 | $1,259 |
| Mountain Lakes | 354 | $35,603 | $264,800 | — |
| Woodsville | 1,422 | $57,946 | $228,000 | $1,119 |
| Wells River | 340 | $38,688 | $170,800 | $900 |
| Bath | 1,097 | $67,813 | $234,400 | $1,438 |
| Piermont | 868 | $80,000 | $341,600 | $1,199 |
| Landaff | 420 | $87,500 | $279,300 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Haverhill, NH?
The median household income in Haverhill is $85,929, 13% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $247,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Haverhill?
The median gross rent in Haverhill is $1,115 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Haverhill, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Haverhill?
The median age in Haverhill is 49.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Haverhill?
The average commute to work in Haverhill is 33 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haverhill?
The unemployment rate in Haverhill is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haverhill?
26.5% 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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