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Haverhill, MA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Haverhill.

Population: 52,916 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Haverhill, MA is $549,218 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $441,225 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,251/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$549,218

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$549,218
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.2%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$549,543
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$441,225
Median list price
$460,200
Median price per sqft
$284
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
114
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,251/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Haverhill, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical
Schools include
Golden Hill, Dr Paul Nettle, John G Whittier, Walnut Square, Pentucket Lake Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Haverhill Municipal Landfill (3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
431
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,062
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
74,785

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Goddard Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
WHITTIER PAVILION, ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,231 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
55.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,719
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
280,970
Average weekly wage
$1,422
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HaverhillState medianUS median
Median home value$549,218$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$441,225$585,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,251/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,719$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Haverhill, MA?
$549,218.
What is the median sale price in Haverhill, MA?
$441,225.
How long do homes take to sell in Haverhill, MA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Haverhill, MA?
Typical rent: $2,251/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Haverhill, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Haverhill, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A14; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Haverhill, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Haverhill, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Haverhill, MA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Haverhill Municipal Landfill, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Haverhill, MA?
15 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Haverhill, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Haverhill, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Haverhill, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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