What is the housing market like in Peabody, MA?

The median listing price in Peabody is $665,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026

How is the commute from Peabody, MA?

No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line stations in Salem, Beverly, or Lynn (approximate).

Which school district serves Peabody, MA?

Peabody is served by Peabody Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Peabody

Peabody, the former 'Leather City,' is a large residential suburb with strong highway access and a reviving downtown. Housing is mostly single-family capes, ranches, and colonials, plus condo developments.

Front view of Peabody City Hall after a snowfall in Peabody, MassachusettsPhoto: Fletcher · CC BY 4.0

A Salem-bound MBTA route 435 bus on Main Street in Peabody SquarePhoto: 4300streetcar · CC BY 4.0

Home prices in Peabody

The median listing price in Peabody is $665,000.

Top places in Peabody

Downtown Peabody — Main Street and Peabody Square.
Peabody City Hall.
Brooksby Farm — the city-owned working farm.
Emerson Park on the North River.
The Northshore Mall district.
West Peabody's conservation trails.

Commuting from Peabody

No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line stations in Salem, Beverly, or Lynn (approximate).
Typical drive-plus-rail trip to North Station: roughly 45–65 minutes door to door (approximate).
Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~25–35 minutes via Route 128 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Peabody

Public schools: Peabody Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Peabody FAQs

What is the housing market like in Peabody, MA?
The median listing price in Peabody is $665,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Peabody, MA?
No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport/Rockport Line stations in Salem, Beverly, or Lynn (approximate).
Which school district serves Peabody, MA?
Peabody is served by Peabody Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

Schools

Peabody Public Schools — NCES district profile

Transit

MBTA

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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