Haverhill, MA vs Springfield, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Haverhill leads in crime level (11.3 vs 24.4). Haverhill leads in median household income ($81,989 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haverhill, MA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1688) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 67,415 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,705 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $81,989 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+8.9 |
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64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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