What are the schools like in Haverhill, MA?

Haverhill is served primarily by Haverhill. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Haverhill?

The median household income in Haverhill, MA is $81,989 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Haverhill, MA?

Haverhill has an average high temperature of 34.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Haverhill, MA affordable or expensive?

Haverhill's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haverhill is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $400,900 and the median rent is $1,462 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Haverhill, MA?

Haverhill has a violent crime rate of 411.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 924.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haverhill, MA a Good Place to Live?

Haverhill is a mid-sized city of 67,273 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $81,989 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Haverhill stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Haverhill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Haverhill 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

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

Metric	Haverhill, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$400,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,462	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,989	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Haverhill's violent crime rate is 411.1 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

411.1 /100k

Property Crime

924.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Haverhill is served primarily by Haverhill. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haverhill, MA	National Avg
School District	Haverhill	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haverhill sees average highs of 34.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 57.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haverhill, MA
Average High — January	34.9°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	57.8"

Demographics

Metric	Haverhill, MA	National Avg
Population	67,273	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Methuen Town, MA 5 mi Lawrence, MA 7 mi Amesbury Town, MA 8 mi Andover, MA 9 mi Boxford, MA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Haverhill

Haverhill, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

01830 01832 01835

Haverhill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haverhill, MA affordable or expensive?

Haverhill's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Haverhill roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $400,900 and median rent is $1,462/month.

What is the crime rate in Haverhill, MA?

Haverhill's violent crime rate is 411.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 924.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haverhill?

Public schools in Haverhill are operated by Haverhill. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haverhill, MA a good place to live?

Haverhill, MA has a population of 67,273, a median household income of $81,989, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Haverhill?

Haverhill averages 34.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 57.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Haverhill?

Haverhill, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 01830, 01832, 01835.

What is the population of Haverhill?

The population of Haverhill, Massachusetts is 67,273 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haverhill?

Key numbers for living in Haverhill: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $400,900, median household income $81,989, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haverhill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.