What are the schools like in Pepperell, MA?

Pepperell is served primarily by North Middlesex. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Pepperell?

The median household income in Pepperell, MA is $91,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Pepperell, MA?

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.

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

Q: Is Pepperell, MA affordable or expensive?

Pepperell's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pepperell is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $389,900 and the median rent is $894 per month.

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

Pepperell has a violent crime rate of 108.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 367.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pepperell, MA a Good Place to Live?

Pepperell is a small town of 2,205 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $91,406 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All 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

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

Metric	Pepperell, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$389,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$894	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pepperell's violent crime rate is 108.6 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.6 /100k

Property Crime

367.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pepperell is served primarily by North Middlesex. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pepperell, MA	National Avg
School District	North Middlesex	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Pepperell, MA	National Avg
Population	2,205	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Pepperell, MA 2 mi Groton, MA 5 mi Townsend, MA 6 mi Nashua, NH 7 mi Ayer, MA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Pepperell

Pepperell, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01463

Pepperell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pepperell, MA affordable or expensive?

Pepperell's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pepperell roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $389,900 and median rent is $894/month.

What is the crime rate in Pepperell, MA?

Pepperell's violent crime rate is 108.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 367.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pepperell?

Public schools in Pepperell are operated by North Middlesex. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pepperell, MA a good place to live?

Pepperell, MA has a population of 2,205, a median household income of $91,406, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Pepperell?

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 ZIP codes are in Pepperell?

Pepperell, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01463.

What is the population of Pepperell?

The population of Pepperell, Massachusetts is 2,205 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pepperell?

Key numbers for living in Pepperell: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $389,900, median household income $91,406, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pepperell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.