Peabody, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

53,004

Unemployment

4.1%

Poverty

7.7%

Median Home

$419,500

Median Income

$80,681

Median Rent

$1,503

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Peabody SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Peabody, MA Crime Report

537
Total Crimes

1,013.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-56.79%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Peabody / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	537	1,013.7	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	114	215.2	308.8	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	2.3	6.5
Robbery	6	11.3	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	94	177.4	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	423	798.5	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	37	69.8	149.7	314.2
Larceny	352	664.5	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	34	64.2	99.2	246.0

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Peabody, MA Cost Of Living

137
Peabody's Overall Cost Of Living

1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Peabody	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	137	132	100

Services	128	119	100
Groceries	112	112	100
Health	121	123	100
Housing	169	164	100
Transportation	110	109	100
Utilities	122	116	100

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Peabody, MA Photos

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Rankings for Peabody in Massachusetts

Ranks #10 in Best Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #18 in Richest Cities In Massachusetts

Ranks #30 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Peabody, MA

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Population over time in Peabody

Year	Population	% Change
2020	53,004	0.3%
2019	52,865	0.5%
2018	52,610	0.7%
2017	52,235	0.3%
2016	52,065	0.4%
2015	51,868	0.7%
2014	51,522	0.6%
2013	51,215	0.8%
2012	50,824	0.7%
2011	50,455	-

Race / Ethnicity in Peabody

White

81.9% (43,406)

African American

3.1% (1,661)

American Indian

0.2% (120)

Asian

1.3% (674)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (58)

Two Or More

1.8% (931)

Hispanic

11.6% (6,154)

Race	Peabody	MA	USA
White	81.9%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	3.1%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	1.3%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.8%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	11.6%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Peabody

Female

53.1% (28,166)

Male

46.9% (24,838)

Gender	Peabody	MA	USA
Female	53.1%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.9%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Peabody for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (2,650)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (2,120)

High School / GED

30.0% (15,901)

Some College

17.0% (9,010)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (4,770)

Bachelor's Degree

23.0% (12,190)

Master's Degree

9.0% (4,770)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,060)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (530)

Education	Peabody	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	23.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Peabody, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

5.3% (282,941)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.6% (139,908)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.5% (346,885)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.2% (381,021)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.0% (476,937)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.1% (853,391)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.5% (768,532)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.7% (1,045,464)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.4% (496,889)

$200,000 or more

9.6% (508,428)

Income	Peabody	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	5.3%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.6%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.5%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.2%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.0%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.1%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.5%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.7%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.4%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	9.6%	14.3%	8.3%