Rowley, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,576 Population 922/sq mi density
$106,250 Median Income $73,103 per capita
$615,500 Home Value $805,924 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$615,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rowley, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,250
41% above
$73,103 per capita
Home Value
$615,500
118% above
Zillow: $805,924
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
68% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Rowley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rowley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
218%
Rent
95%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rowley a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rowley residents earn a median household income of $106,250 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,103. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rowley is $615,500 , 118% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $805,924. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 27.8% 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

56.5% of adults in Rowley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rowley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,576
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density922/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,250
Per Capita$73,103
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

B
Home Value$615,500
Rent$1,100
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$805,924
Housing Units675
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+36.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Rowley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.