Peabody, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
52,906
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
8.6%
Median Home
$387,400
Median Income
$73,217
Median Rent
$1,366
Peabody SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
6
Peabody, MA Crime Report
558
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,050.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.57%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Peabody / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 558 | 1,050.8 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 123 | 231.6 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 15.1 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 94 | 177.0 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 435 | 819.1 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 55 | 103.6 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 350 | 659.1 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 56.5 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
Peabody, MA Cost Of Living
135
Peabody's Overall Cost Of Living
Peabody's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Peabody | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 170 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 100 | |
Peabody, MA Photos
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Rankings for Peabody in Massachusetts
Map Of Peabody, MA
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Population over time in Peabody
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 52,906 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 52,865 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 52,610 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 52,235 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 52,065 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 51,868 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 51,522 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 51,215 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 50,824 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 50,455 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Peabody
| Race | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.3% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Peabody
| Gender | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peabody for adults over 25
| Education | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Peabody, Massachusetts
| Income | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.2% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
