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Peabody, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 4 miles N of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 13 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Peabody is home to some 48,129 residents.
In Peabody, about 56% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Peabody.
In 2000, Peabody had a median family income of $65,483.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($37,850) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Peabody. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Peabody was owner-occupied.
In Peabody, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Peabody to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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