What are the schools like in East Pepperell, MA?

School district data for East Pepperell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in East Pepperell?

The median household income in East Pepperell, MA is $109,265 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in East Pepperell, MA?

East Pepperell has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.9 inches.

East Pepperell, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is East Pepperell, MA affordable or expensive?

East Pepperell's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means East Pepperell is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $393,300 and the median rent is $1,400 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in East Pepperell, MA?

East Pepperell has a violent crime rate of 182.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 837.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is East Pepperell, MA a Good Place to Live?

East Pepperell is a small town of 1,999 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $109,265 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: East Pepperell's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether East Pepperell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All East Pepperell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

East Pepperell's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in East Pepperell costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	East Pepperell, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$393,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,400	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,265	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

East Pepperell's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

182.7 /100k

Property Crime

837.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	East Pepperell, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

East Pepperell sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 52.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	East Pepperell, MA
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	52.9"

Demographics

Metric	East Pepperell, MA	National Avg
Population	1,999	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pepperell, MA 2 mi Groton, MA 4 mi Nashua, NH 7 mi Ayer, MA 7 mi Townsend, MA 8 mi

East Pepperell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Pepperell, MA affordable or expensive?

East Pepperell's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts East Pepperell roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $393,300 and median rent is $1,400/month.

What is the crime rate in East Pepperell, MA?

East Pepperell's violent crime rate is 182.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in East Pepperell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is East Pepperell, MA a good place to live?

East Pepperell, MA has a population of 1,999, a median household income of $109,265, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in East Pepperell?

East Pepperell averages 34.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 52.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of East Pepperell?

The population of East Pepperell, Massachusetts is 1,999 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in East Pepperell?

Key numbers for living in East Pepperell: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $393,300, median household income $109,265, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Pepperell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.