Review of Haverhill, Massachusetts


Could Be Better Could Be Worse
Star Rating - 5/13/2022
Haverhill is a historic mill city. The overall vibe is working class. It has some charm throughout. It has some crime and pockets of low end, rundown areas but generally it is a decent city. Some highlights are its commuter rail, close proximity to Boston, to tax free NH, and to beaches. Housing prices are fairly decent when compared to other nearby cities like North Andover, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Amesbury, Newburyport. It still falls short of being as quaint as some of those smaller towns but it could be a lot worse. Some downsides are noise levels (if close to major roads), congested traffic near downtown area, and the quality of some schools.
Heather | Haverhill, MA
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I agree with the overall assessment, but would rate it at least 4/5 because of the incredible value especially as compared to other nearby cities and the region overall. There is one “club” downtown that’s largely responsible for the skewed crime stats but is always well-monitored by police. Because of the transportation, proximity to Boston, to tax-free NH, minutes to the coast and even a very short drive to some of the top destinations in Maine (Portland, Kennebunk, Ogunquit, etc.,) Haverhill is a significantly underrated gem in the metro Boston region.
Jason | Bangor, ME | Report Abuse
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