Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Haverhill, MA.
A Merrimack River city with a revitalized downtown, two commuter rail stations, and one of the busiest single-family markets north of Boston at a lower median price.
Haverhill at a glance
- Median single-family
- $615,000
- ▲ 2.1% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $423,250
- ▲ 6.1% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 33
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.9%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $10.61
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 68,291
- 2024 Census estimate, +0.8% since 2020
- To Boston
- 29 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail
Haverhill market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $615,000 | $423,250 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 2.1% | ▲ 6.1% |
| Sales closed | 226 | 164 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 44 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.9% | 100.3% |
| For sale at month end | 57 | 34 |
| Months of supply | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Haverhill Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Haverhill compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill | $615,000 ▲ 2.1% | $423,250 | 33 | $10.61 |
| Groveland | $732,500 ▼ 5.5% | $559,000 | 40 | $12.98 |
| North Andover | $1,005,000 ▲ 10.6% | $412,000 | 34 | $11.24 |
| Lawrence | $535,000 ▼ 2.7% | $325,000 | 32 | $8.64 |
| Methuen | $600,000 ▼ 3.2% | $418,000 | 33 | $10.40 |
| Andover | $1,210,000 ▲ 13.0% | $525,000 | 31 | $12.31 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Haverhill.
What is it like to live in Haverhill?
Haverhill is a former shoe-manufacturing city on the Merrimack River. Its downtown along Washington Street has converted mill buildings, restaurants, and river views, and the city stretches out into much more suburban and rural neighborhoods.
It had more single-family sales than any other town I track through August 2026, at a median well below the North Shore towns.
What are Haverhill's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Washington Street | Converted mill buildings, lofts, and restaurants near the river and the train | City living and condos |
| Bradford | Across the river, with its own rail stop and a more residential feel | A neighborhood center with rail |
| The Highlands | Older single-families and multifamilies on the hills above downtown | Character homes and value |
| Ward Hill & outer Haverhill | Suburban and rural areas toward the edges of the city | Space and newer homes |
What does housing look like in Haverhill?
Haverhill has everything: loft condos in converted mills, two- and three-families in the older neighborhoods, capes and colonials in suburban areas, and larger properties on the outskirts. It's a practical market for first-time buyers and owner-occupant investors.
How is the commute from Haverhill to Boston?
Haverhill has two commuter rail stations on the Haverhill Line into North Station: Haverhill downtown and Bradford. I-495 runs through the city for drivers.
Where do people spend time in Haverhill?
- The Merrimack River and the downtown riverfront
- Winnekenni Park and Castle
- Downtown's restaurants and mill buildings
What should buyers and sellers know about Haverhill?
- Haverhill is large and varied; compare within the neighborhood.
- Older multifamilies need careful inspections, especially porches, heating, and electrical.
- Areas near the river can be in flood zones.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Haverhill Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Haverhill have a train to Boston?
Yes. Haverhill has two commuter rail stations, Haverhill and Bradford, on the Haverhill Line into North Station.
Is Haverhill a good place for first-time buyers?
It combines a lower median price with a large supply of homes, including condos and two-families, which gives first-time buyers more options.
MBTA stations in Haverhill
- Commuter rail: Bradford, Haverhill (Haverhill Line)
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Haverhill home cost per month?
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How I help in Haverhill
Three ways to start.
Buy in Haverhill
What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.
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Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Haverhill.
What is the median home price in Haverhill, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Haverhill was $615,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $602,500 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $423,250. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Haverhill?
Single-family homes that sold in Haverhill during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 33 days on market and sold for 100.9% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Haverhill, MA?
Haverhill's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $10.61 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $6,530 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Haverhill to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Haverhill: commuter rail: Bradford, Haverhill (Haverhill Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
MLS listings
Haverhill homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Haverhill, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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More Merrimack Valley towns
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- Lawrence
- Methuen
- Andover
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.