Massachusetts
Petersham is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 252. Residents earn $105,938 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Petersham receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Petersham stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Petersham is $105,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Petersham among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Petersham is $372,400, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,550 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Petersham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 60.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,938 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,586 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,193 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,581 |
| County GDP | $3,704M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 246 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,516 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $372,400 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $460,669 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,550 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,516 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,666/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 60.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,098 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4910°N, 72.1872°W |
| County FIPS | 25011 |
Winner: Democrat by 37.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 246 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |