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Crime in Peabody summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Peabody. Key points include:
There were 600 total crimes in Peabody in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Peabody is 1,091.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Peabody is 254.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Peabody is 836.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Peabody is -48.49% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Peabody Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Peabody / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 600 | 1,091.6 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 140 | 254.7 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 9.1 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 121 | 220.1 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 460 | 836.9 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 47 | 85.5 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 381 | 693.2 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 58.2 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Peabody summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Peabody. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Peabody is 142 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Peabody is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Peabody is $694,094.
The median income in Peabody is $96,657.
Peabody's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Peabody Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Peabody | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 205 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Peabody, MA Weather
The average high in Peabody is 58.6° and the average low is 40.5°.
There are 80.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.9 inches of precipitation each year with 41.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Peabody |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Peabody Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Peabody
The current population in Peabody is 54,695. The population has increased 8.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54,695 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 54,180 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 54,204 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 54,200 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 53,004 | 0.2% |
| 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
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Peabody is:
72.5% White with 39,675 White residents.
4.3% African American with 2,352 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 1,352 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 653 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 2,704 Two Or More residents.
14.6% Hispanic with 7,959 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.3% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Peabody
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Peabody is 52.0% female with 28,460 female residents.
Peabody is 48.0% male with 26,235 male residents.
| Gender | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peabody for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Peabody completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Peabody completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Peabody completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Peabody completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Peabody completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Peabody completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Peabody completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Peabody completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Peabody completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Peabody, Massachusetts
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4.3% of households in Peabody earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Peabody earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Peabody earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Peabody earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Peabody earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Peabody earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Peabody earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Peabody earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Peabody earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.0% of households in Peabody earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Peabody | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.0% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
