What are the schools like in Rowley, MA?

Rowley is served primarily by Triton. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Rowley?

The median household income in Rowley, MA is $101,995 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Rowley, MA?

Rowley has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Rowley, MA affordable or expensive?

Rowley's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rowley is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $607,800 and the median rent is $1,039 per month.

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

Rowley has a violent crime rate of 65.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 244.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rowley, MA a Good Place to Live?

Rowley is a small town of 1,642 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $101,995 . Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Rowley stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Rowley 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

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

Metric	Rowley, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$607,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,039	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,995	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rowley's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.2 /100k

Property Crime

244.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rowley is served primarily by Triton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rowley, MA	National Avg
School District	Triton	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rowley sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 61.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rowley, MA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	61.9"

Demographics

Metric	Rowley, MA	National Avg
Population	1,642	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ipswich, MA 4 mi Newburyport, MA 7 mi Boxford, MA 7 mi Topsfield, MA 7 mi Essex, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Rowley

Rowley, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01969

Rowley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rowley, MA affordable or expensive?

Rowley's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rowley roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $607,800 and median rent is $1,039/month.

What is the crime rate in Rowley, MA?

Rowley's violent crime rate is 65.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 244.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rowley?

Public schools in Rowley are operated by Triton. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 57.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rowley, MA a good place to live?

Rowley, MA has a population of 1,642, a median household income of $101,995, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Rowley?

Rowley averages 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 61.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rowley?

Rowley, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01969.

What is the population of Rowley?

The population of Rowley, Massachusetts is 1,642 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rowley?

Key numbers for living in Rowley: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $607,800, median household income $101,995, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rowley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.