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Petersham

Massachusetts · 312 residents · 1.234 sq mi
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Petersham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,813. Population has grown 24% since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $389,100. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
+24%since 2023
from 252 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 204 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
−2%since 2023
from 57.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
211238266294321201020202024Petersham
2024312
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,610
+2%since 2023
from $55,586 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+5%since 2023
from 0.368 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $372,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,550 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+3%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(12)
Diversity Score16.9%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(13)
Diversity Score13%(41)
Diversity Score
13
−23%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+17%since 2023
from 27.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
43.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersham, Massachusetts?

Petersham, Massachusetts has about 312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Petersham, Massachusetts earns about $107,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Petersham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $389,100, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Petersham, Massachusetts?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Petersham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersham, Massachusetts?

About 6.1% of people in Petersham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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