At a Glance
Median Income
$87,675
$42,671 per capita
Home Value
$426,900
Zillow: $535,358
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
524/100K
1,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $87,675 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,671. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,884 business establishments, including 967 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haverhill is $426,900 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $535,358. Median rent is $1,620/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Haverhill reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,311/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Haverhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haverhill has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population67,387
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,040/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,675
Per Capita$42,671
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$32,666M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,414
Housing
B+
Home Value$426,900
Rent$1,620
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$535,358
Housing Units27,226
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent524/100K
Property1,311/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault475/100K
Burglary280/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Haverhill was founded in 1640.
The median home in Haverhill was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
There are 967 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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