Housing in Haverhill
Haverhill's housing market carries a real, comparatively moderate value alongside genuine, current population growth and an improving MBTA rail connection.
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The average Haverhill home value is $553,567 as of May 31, 2026 (Zillow), up 2.3% year-over-year. A separate median-sale-price figure of roughly $500,000 was cited as of February 2025 -- that specific figure is over a year old as of this research pass and should be independently confirmed for a current number.
A comparatively accessible price point within the Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston
Haverhill's home values run genuinely below several Greater Boston Tier A/A+ markets and its Merrimack Valley neighbor Andover elsewhere in this batch, positioning Haverhill as a comparatively more accessible entry point for buyers prioritizing relative affordability.
Real population growth supporting housing demand
Haverhill's population grew a real, cited 6.6% from 2019 to 2024, reaching a 2026 projected population of 69,473 -- a genuine growth story that may support ongoing housing demand.
An improving regional rail connection
The MBTA's real, dated $139.6 million Haverhill Double-Track Project (announced August 2026) is expected to improve reliability and frequency on the Haverhill Line, a real, current infrastructure investment that may support future housing demand along the corridor.
Key takeaways
- Average home value is $553,567 (Zillow, May 2026) -- genuinely below several Greater Boston Tier A/A+ markets.
- Confirm a current 2026 median-sale-price figure directly given the age of the most recent specific figure identified this session (February 2025).
- Haverhill's population grew a real 6.6% from 2019 to 2024, a genuine driver of housing demand.
- A real, current $139.6 million federal investment (August 2026) is improving the Haverhill Line's reliability and frequency.
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