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Petersham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
Petersham, MA
At a Glance
How Petersham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petersham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Petersham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Petersham residents earn a median household income of $105,938 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,586. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersham is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,669. Median rent is $1,550/month, with 20.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Petersham reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,115/100K.
Education
49.1% of adults in Petersham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petersham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.