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Peabody, MA

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Peabody, MA

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population54,180
Foreign Born6.2%
Population Density3,337people per mi²
Median Age46.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

178/100

78% above national average

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The Real Cost of Living in Peabody, Massachusetts

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$57k
Comfortable $110k$162k
Luxury $163k+$253k+
Elite (Top 5%) $192k+$298k+
Affordability Ratio

59%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
27
Poor
7
Negative
7

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

6.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

13.4mi

Airport

BOS — Boston Logan International

11.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Boston, MA

13.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.1 mi
Marina4Nearest 2.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 14.4 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 5.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$95k+4.6%
27% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
114% above US avg
College Educated
33.9%
3% below US avg
WFH
8.8%
38% below US avg
Homeownership
65.6%
Equal to US avg
Median Home
$566k
101% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 98% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
0.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−93.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−92.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.02 / 1k Residents94% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.16 / 1k Residents91% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−94.5%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.40 / 1k Residents94% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.04 / 1k Residents95% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+11Leans Liberal
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U.S. Representative of MA-6
Seth Moulton
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Mayor
Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Peabody, Massachusetts
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone6B~-2°F min
Growing Season207 days264 frost-free
Annual Rainfall50.7"
Elevation26 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor13 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,337/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 181 mi · coast 2.5 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$198.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 13 mi away
Nearest Major AirportBOS12 mi away
Distance to State Capital13 miBoston, MA
Nearest Prison15 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:18:06.000Z

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