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Peabody, MA

Peabody, MA.

Population: 54,474 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Peabody, MA is $708,672 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $530,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,823/month. 11 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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$708,672

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$708,672
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$710,897
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
$530,000
Median list price
$545,000
Median price per sqft
$364
1-year sale-price change
-5.1%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
14 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,823/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
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
11
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Center, J Henry Higgins Middle, John E Burke, Captain Samuel Brown, South Memorial

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
A
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Creese & Cook Tannery (Former) (2.5 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
52.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 in
Annual snowfall
32.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
123,636
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
118,112

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, CARNEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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
1,966
Housing built before 1970
58.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,074
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

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

PeabodyState medianUS median
Median home value$708,672$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$530,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,823/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,074$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 Peabody, MA?
$708,672.
What is the median sale price in Peabody, MA?
$530,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Peabody, MA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Peabody, MA?
Typical rent: $2,823/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Peabody, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Peabody, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Peabody, 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 Peabody, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Peabody, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Creese & Cook Tannery (Former), 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve Peabody, MA?
11 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Peabody, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Peabody, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Peabody, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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