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Peabody, Massachusetts · ZIP 01960

Peabody — ZIP 01960

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Peabody (01960) scores 61/100 — Fair for Massachusetts. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $712K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share32%
Property crime share68%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$712K
Median rent$2,812/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$712K

Median Rent

$2,812/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,974

Violent Crime

1,866

Property Crime

6,108

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
John E BurkeKG–05294
47%
37%
John E. McCarthyKG–05385
42%
37%
West MemorialPK–05294
42%
37%
Peabody Veterans Memorial High09–121,333
37%
43%
South MemorialPK–05506
37%
37%
J Henry Higgins Middle06–081,320
32%
33%
CenterPK–PK123
32%
32%
Thomas CarrollPK–05645
24%
19%
William A Welch SrKG–05408
22%
22%
Captain Samuel BrownKG–05369
22%
22%
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program04–1297
15%
35%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

53,961

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01960 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 01960 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01960 is approximately $712K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 01960 in Peabody has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.