Haverhill, Massachusetts

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Haverhill, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 28 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Lawrence metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 58,969 people lived in Haverhill.

The People and Families of Haverhill

In Haverhill, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Haverhill had a median family income of $59,772.

Political Inclinations

Haverhill residents donated more money ($6,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Haverhill Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Haverhill are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Haverhill, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Haverhill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Haverhill, MA

Comparing Haverhill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Haverhill Almanac

Haverhill Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Haverhill Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Haverhill residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Haverhill, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Haverhill Hospitals

MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
140 LINCOLN AVENUE
(978) 374-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Haverhill High Schools (2004)

HAVERHILL HIGH
137 MONUMENT STREET
978-374-5700
Serves 1,924 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

WHITTIER REG VOC
115 AMESBURY LINE RD
978-373-4101
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,410 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

HAVERHILL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
415 PRIMROSE STREET
978-374-3482
Serves 37 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.3

TEACH
415 PRIMROSE STREET
978-374-3482
Serves 29 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.2

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