Peabody, Massachusetts

Population 51,601

Peabody is located in Essex County, MA. The population is 51,601, making Peabody the 4th largest city in Essex County.

There are 10 public schools in Peabody with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Peabody is very low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Peabody is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Peabody property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Peabody include Danvers, Lynnfield and Hathorne.

Peabody Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30%

Crime Rate

58.11% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 56
  • Violent Crimes: 232
  • Robbery: 15
  • Burglary: 104
  • Property Crime: 819
  • Larceny Theft: 659

Registered Offenders

75.67% Lower than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Peabody
  • 3.29 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

335 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 19
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 302

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Peabody, MA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Peabody's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Peabody, MA

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25 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Peabody, MA issued 25 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Peabody, MA issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 13 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,803
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,986
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,399
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,966
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,253

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Environmental Hazards

335 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Peabody, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Peabody, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Peabody, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.07°
  • February 30.28°
  • March 38.17°
  • April 48.35°
  • May 57.02°
  • June 65.19°
  • July 72.7°
  • August 70.56°
  • September 63.2°
  • October 52.6°
  • November 42.45°
  • December 32.58°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Peabody, MA

Earthquakes
Peabody, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Peabody, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Peabody, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Peabody, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Peabody, MA: $64,071

Unemployment

Unemployment in Peabody is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.49%
White Collar - 62.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Seth Moulton

Neighborhood Info

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