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Compare Amherst Center to Peabody

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Peabody, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Amherst Center (CDP) Peabody (city)
Population 20,084 52,610
Income (median) $41,948 $52,077
Home Value (median) $327,100 $356,200
White 76% 89%
Black 5% 3%
Asian 12% 1%
With Kids 18% 24%
Age (median) 20 44
Rentals 63% 35%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Peabody?
A: Amherst Center has a much smaller population count than Peabody: 20084 compared with 52610 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Amherst Center or in Peabody?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Amherst Center.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Peabody?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Amherst Center.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 63% for Amherst Center versus 35% for Peabody.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Amherst Center may include: Somerville, Waltham, and Cambridge.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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