Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Lowell, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lowell, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Lowell, MA it is approximately $398,900 — a difference of $1,400.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Lowell, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Lowell, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Lowell, MA?

Accepted Answer

Lowell, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Lowell, MA has a rating of 7.2/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Lowell, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Lowell, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$400K	$399K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$72K	$79K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	6/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	3/100
Commute	49 min	41 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.2/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	commutersstudentsfamilies

Haverhill, MA vs Lowell, MA

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