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Haverhill, Massachusetts

city · Essex County

At a glance

67,698
Population
$453,900
Median home value (all homes)
50% above U.S. median
$556,705
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,668/mo
Median rent
24% above U.S. median
$88,326
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
27.4 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
1.98%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities22% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost2% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Northpoint Bible College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates32.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Haverhill Economic Development
City of Haverhill's Economic Development and Planning Department. It oversees business development, planning, zoning, and related permit activities for the city.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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