At a Glance
Median Income
$105,938
$55,586 per capita
Home Value
$372,400
Zillow: $485,271
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petersham a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.9% (75% 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 $485,271. 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,938
Per Capita$55,586
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,400
Rent$1,550
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$485,271
Housing Units136
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,098 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Petersham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.