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Rowley, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,576
Population
922/sq mi density
$106,250
Median Income
$73,103 per capita
$615,500
Home Value
$778,588 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
408 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$615,500
118% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
675
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$615,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$778,588
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.2%
Owner-Occupied
19.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,100/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $615,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $778,588 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,100 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 675 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |