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Peabody, MA

Founded 1626Essex CountyElev. 5 m
Population
54,180
Median home
$566,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Peabody

Peabody is a city in Massachusetts with about 54,180 residents. Peabody was founded in 1626 and sits in Essex County. The median age is 46.6 and the median household income is $95,278. Homes carry a median value of $566,200, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.7%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
54,180
Median age
46.6
Median household income
$95,278
Per-capita income
$51,534
Poverty rate
6.5%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
27.2 min
Work from home
8.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.7%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Black3.6%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.7%
Sales & office23.6%
Service17.8%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$566,200
Median gross rent
$1,902/mo
Owner-occupied
65.6%
Median year built
1966
Households
22,469
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Peabody has 11 public schools — 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading49%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Peabody Veterans Memorial HighHighGrades 9–12
J Henry Higgins MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Captain Samuel BrownElementary
CenterElementary
John E BurkeElementary
John E. McCarthyElementaryGrades -1–5
South MemorialElementaryGrades -1–5
Thomas CarrollElementary
West MemorialElementaryGrades -1–5
William A Welch SrElementaryGrades -1–3
Peabody Personalized Remote Education ProgramOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime28% below national
Peabody277
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 19% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime57% below national
Peabody849
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Peabody Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Peabody.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Essex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Ice stormVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Peabody is in Essex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Peabody was founded in 1626 and sits in Essex County. Elevation ~5 m.

Population trend
55K51K54,18020102024
Map of Peabody
Peabody, MA
Where Peabody is
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Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Peabody Central Fire StationPeabody City HallSecond O'Shea BuildingPeabody Institute LibraryPeabody Institute LibraryFoster, Gen. Gideon, HouseSutton BlockHickey--Osborne Block
Notable people from Peabody
Jack WelchMatt BloomGeorge PeabodyBrad DelpRochelle P. WalenskyFrancis Robbins UptonSamantha ArsenaultCharles RosaNicholas MavroulesPauline Sperry
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Peabody, MA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Peabody, Massachusetts.

Sheldon Brown, 61
Peabody · Essex County · 01960
AKA Sheldon Avery Brown, Jimmy Simpson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Peabody — frequently asked

What is the population of Peabody, Massachusetts?
Peabody has a population of about 54,180, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Peabody?
The median home value in Peabody is $566,200, and the median gross rent is $1,902/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Peabody safe? What is the crime rate?
Peabody Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 277 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Peabody face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane.
How many schools are in Peabody?
Peabody has 11 public schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Peabody?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Peabody. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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