Here's what it costs to live in Peabody, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, while the typical home is valued around $566,200. Households earn a median of $95,278 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$95,278
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,902
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$566,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
9.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
54,180
Latest estimate
Median Age
46.6 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Peabody?
The cost of living index for Peabody is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Peabody?
The median gross rent in Peabody is $1,902 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Peabody?
The median household income in Peabody is $95,278 per year.
What is the median home value in Peabody?
The median home value in Peabody is $566,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Peabody?
Air quality data for Peabody is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Peabody?
Massachusetts has a top state income tax rate of 9.00% and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology