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Peabody, Massachusetts

       
Total population 51,734 Average January/July temperatures 22.1° / 69.5°
Median home price $ 325,000 Annual Precipitation 45.76 in. /yr.
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Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody is a historic community north of Boston.

Cultural Attractions
North Shore Mall is the community's regional shopping destination.
Economy
Peabody is home to Centennial Industrial Park, a large business complex.
Fun Fact
Peabody has a number of community events, including the International Festival, Brooksby Harvest Festival, and the Holiday Festival.
Geography
It is located in northeastern Massachusetts, west of Salem.
Historical
The city was once renowned for its leather industry.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 32.71 ° / 11.42 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 81.35 ° / 57.61 °
Precipitation (?) 45.76 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 93
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 98
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 325,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $53812.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $54743
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .030 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 21
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 45
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 14
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 259
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 16
Number of libraries within the county (?) 59
Number of museums within the county (?) 44
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 51,734
Population density (?) 3,058 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 38.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 15,243 people
Education (?) 27 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 38
Number of clinics within the county (?) 51
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 198
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