Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Springfield, MA it is approximately $200,000 — a difference of $200,300.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Springfield, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA scores higher on safety. Haverhill, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Springfield, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Haverhill, MA or Springfield, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Springfield, MA has a Walk Score of 2/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Springfield, MA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Haverhill, MA	Springfield, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$400K	$200K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$72K ✓ Higher income	$60K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100 ✓ More walkable	2/100
Transit Score	Minimal transit	20/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	49 min ✓ Shorter commute	111 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	budget familiesstudentscommuters

Haverhill, MA vs Springfield, MA

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