At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$32,348 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
Zillow: $279,289
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
13.2% smoking rate
How Haverhill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haverhill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Haverhill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Haverhill residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,348. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haverhill is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,289. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
21.9% of adults in Haverhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haverhill has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$32,348
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$279,289
Housing Units60
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,017 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Haverhill was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.