Different lifestyles live harmoniously in Haverhill
Originally inhabited by Native Americans and established in 1640, Haverhill is one of the oldest cities in the Merrimack River Valley and, since the 18th century, was known as the shoe-making capital. With the Merrimack River flowing through the city, Haverhill today has a population of 67,415, and a mix of rural farmland and suburban and urban districts. “Haverhill has an urban center that’s full of culture and arts juxtaposed against suburban residential areas and massive farms,” says Alex Eberhardt, the President and CEO of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a really unique mix of all the cool towns of America blended into one historic and foodie town.”
Haverhill’s workforce is concentrated in health care and services, manufacturing, retail and education industries, and top employers include Demoulas, Northern Essex Community College, Dunkin Donuts / Skrivanos Group and Merrimack Valley Hospital. The current median household income is $81,989, which is around the national average.
Welcome to Haverhill, one of the most historic cities in the Merrimack River Valley.
Colorful murals brighten downtown Haverhill near Lower Avenues.
Say hello to the family of horses at the Bradford Equestrian Center in Haverhill.
Haverhill has a large manufacturing workforce that keeps the community strong.
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Eclectic housing options in Haverhill
The median home price for Haverhill is around $500,000, and the housing market remains a seller’s market. While downtown Haverhill has become a walkable, retail-centered community with condominiums, apartments and multi-family homes, the rest of the city remains suburban or rural. Single-family homes start around $300,000 for small cottages and ranch styles, with waterfront estates along the Merrimack River listing over $900,000. Common styles include Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and New Traditional, and homes usually date from the 1850s to the present day. Condos, townhouses and multi-family properties such as duplexes and three-units are usually in the more central parts of the city. Condos go from about $160,000 to $460,000, and townhouses vary from $300,000 for units in a 1900 building to a contemporary two-bedroom for $600,000. Multi-family homes are usually between $400,000 and over $1 million.
Gorgeous unique victorian homes can be spotted throughout the Highlands neighborhood.
A colorful row of New England-style homes line the streets in the Broad Hill neighborhood.
Many homes in the Highlands get the perfect amount of evening sun.
Many homes in the Downtown Haverhill area are often duplexes or have multiple units.
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Haverhill’s most popular outdoor spaces
The city has several large parks, two horseback riding academies and a sailing program. Winnekenni Castle and Park, the city’s first and largest public park, features over 700 acres of conservation forestland and 10 miles of trails, including the Dudley Porter Trail and the Castle Trail. Plug Pond, or Lake Saltonstall, is also part of the park and a popular spot for fishing, boating and swimming in the summer. The Winnekenni Basin is used as an ice-skating rink in the winter. Riverside Park has extensive sports amenities, including athletic fields, courts and a stadium. Golfing opportunities include four public and private courses, and Swasey Field has a spray park and a large playground for children. “People venture across the town to visit Riverside Park for its walking trails, sports facilities and the dog park,” says Vinny Ouellette, the Human Services Director for the city’s parks and recreation department. “Swasey Field is another walking hotspot, and we just put in new tennis courts at Winnikenni Park.”
Haverhill experiences humid summers, snowy winters and year-round rain. The temperature usually ranges between 6°F and 91°, and most homebuyers have dehumidifiers to help remove excess moisture in the air.
The Winnekenni Park Castle in Highlands is a popular spot for a number of activities.
A group of locals play basketball at the Swasey Field Park in Haverhill.
Plug Pond in East Parish is a great spot to cool off on a hot summer day.
Families can always hold hands as they embrace the beauty at Plug Pond in Haverhill.
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Public and higher education in Haverhill
Haverhill Public Schools has an overall C-plus Niche rating and a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The school district serves close to 8,000 students from prekindergarten to 12th grade. In addition to having a traditional high school, Haverhill also has an alternative school for grades seven through 12 that focuses on rigorous academic and vocational experiences.
Northern Essex Community College has a campus in the city and provides over 70 associate degrees and certificates and over 50 bachelor’s degrees of study. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, also has a campus in Haverhill, and the school offers more than 100 undergraduate majors to students.
Golden Hill Elementary School in Haverhill serves grades K-5.
Haverhill High School, ranked 261st in Massachusetts, serves grades 9-12.
Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill offers many different degrees.
Haverhill residents can conveniently take classes at the Umass Lowell branch downtown.
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City-wide festivals and family-fun attractions
For a family outing, people can head to Cedarland Family Fun Center for mini golf, water slides or arcade games. Buttonwoods Museum is a learning center for Native American heritage, and the Museum of Printing shows the transition from letterpress to digital printmaking. Around the winter holidays, the city puts out the North Shore Holiday Light Show. Ski Bradford, a resort in Haverhill, opens in the winter season.
The River Ruckus is one of Haverhill’s biggest annual celebrations, featuring games and activities for children, a car show, live performances and local foods. This event celebrates the city's heritage with art and history talks and a fireworks show over the Merrimack River. Other festivities include the CiderFeast, a vintage bazaar in October with over 400 local vendors, and the Multicultural Festival.
Families of Haverhill can enjoy a multitude of activities at Cedarland Family Fun Center.
There are many uniquely decorated Christmas trees to check out during Festival of Trees.
Enjoy live music at Haverhill’s River Ruckus.
The car show at Haverhill’s River Ruckus brings car enthusiast from all over.
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Amtrak and commuter rail stations in downtown Haverhill
Aside from the downtown area, Haverhill remains a largely car-dependent community. Interstate 495 and several highways run through the city for easy access. People can get to Greater Boston and Cape Cod via I-495, and Massachusetts State Route 113 connects Haverhill to other towns in the Merrimack River Valley. Massachusetts State Route 125 passes through and can reach Plaistow, New Hampshire. For people who need to access the capital city, Boston and the Boston Logan International Airport are about 35 miles away via Interstate 93. Residents can also take Amtrak’s Downeaster Line and reach Boston in approximately 50 minutes, or they can opt for the MBTA commuter rail Haverhill Line, both of which have stations in downtown. In addition, the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority provides bus services throughout the city as well as Northeast Massachusetts. Holy Family Hospital – Haverhill is right in the city.
Restaurant row in downtown and convenient shopping plazas
The city’s commercial sectors are mostly on the north side of the Merrimack River. Many businesses and fast-food chains are along Main Street. The downtown area near the train stations is densely populated with local eateries, ranging from Italian fare and Mexican cantinas to classic American cuisine and riverfront dining. Haverhill’s farmers market is also in downtown from June to October. Westgate Market Place, a shopping center, has big-box stores, a Market Basket and service shops, and Target is a few blocks away. Many farms also surround the immediate city area, ranging from orchards and dairy and produce farms, to places that sell Christmas trees.
Bradford Seafood has an array of fried seafood to serve to Lower Avenues customers.
Essex Street Grille is a local favorite spot for dinner in the Upper Acre area.
The Haverhill community looks forward to the Farmers Market on Sundays in the summer.
Get delicious peaches, apples, and honey from Fay's Farm in Haverhill.
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Recent crime data
According to the Haverhill Police Department, there were 1,185 reported cases of violent crimes and 560 cases of property crimes in 2023, of which violent crimes were lower than the previous year.
On average, homes in Haverhill, MA sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Haverhill, MA over the last 12 months is $505,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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