Petersham, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
1,218
Population Density
22
Labor Participaton
61.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
38.0%
Median Household Income
$65,529
Median Individual Income
$35,399
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$46,339

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$271,800
Median Gross Rent
$775
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,665
Housing Units
570
People who reside in Petersham live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
84%
Apt, Condo, Other
16%
Analysis

Income

Households in Petersham earn more money than the national median income, averaging 9% higher per household.

Housing

Petersham has a median house price of $271,800. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Petersham is 23% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 14%

Demographics

The median age in Petersham is 51. Petersham has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Petersham ranks better than average for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Petersham Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 271,800 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,665 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 775 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 13.5% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 17% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 22 885 93
Personal Comparison
Petersham Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 65,529 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 35,399 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 46,339 60,923 46,881
Median Age 51.0 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 61.1% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 38.0% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Petersham, MA
22
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Petersham is comparable to that of a Remote Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics