Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Haverhill, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,221
Population
65,644
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A historic, natural beauty along the banks of the Merrimack River
Public Transit
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Parks
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River
Located along the Merrimack River, Haverhill combines historic architecture with contemporary city living. The rental market offers options ranging from $1,959 for studios to $2,528 for two-bedroom apartments. Downtown's transformation has converted former industrial buildings into residential spaces, with significant investment in the historic factory district. Established neighborhoods include the Highlands district, showcasing Victorian architecture, and Bradford, which offers riverside living opportunities.
Residents enjoy Winnekenni Park Conservation Area, home to Winnekenni Castle and Lake Saltonstall, with trails for hiking and outdoor activities. Northern Essex Community College and Northpoint Bible College anchor the city's educational community. Washington Street serves as the downtown dining district, while the Merrimack River boardwalk provides waterfront recreation. Haverhill's shoe-manufacturing legacy earned it the nickname "Queen Slipper City," with the city producing 10% of America's shoes by 1913. Today, the city preserves its industrial heritage while continuing to develop its residential and commercial areas.
Explore the City
At The Loop in Eastern Methuen, you can find popular stores such as Marshalls and Old Navy.
Split between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, World End Pond is a perfect spot for fishing.
Discover the beauty of Maple Ridge in Eastern Methuen, a quiet enclave with scenic beauty.
Amongst more established areas of Eastern Methuen, you can also find new construction.
Sitting just outside of Maple Ridge, you can find these farm animals waiting for a treat.
On weekends, residents head over for some authentic food and drinks at Azul Mexican Restaurant.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,396
Average: $96,741
Education
17,561
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,194
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Haverhill has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Haverhill, MA is $1,962 for a studio, $2,220 for one bedroom, $2,580 for two bedrooms, and $2,322 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haverhill has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,220/month
728 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Haverhill, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
1,064 Students
Public
Grades K-5
524 Students
Public
Grades K-5
491 Students
Public
Grades K-8
770 Students
Public
Grades K-5
478 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,064 Students
Public
Grades K-8
770 Students
Public
Grades K-8
469 Students
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School
Public
Grades K-8
306 Students
Bartlett School and Assessment Center
Public
Grades K-12
48 Students
Whittier Regional Vocational High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
Bartlett School and Assessment Center
Public
Grades K-12
48 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,850 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,850 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
132 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bradford Ski Area
- Smolak Farms
- Stevens-Coolidge Place
- Lawrence Heritage State Park
- America's Stonehenge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
- Portsmouth International at Pease
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.