City of

Haverhill

Massachusetts
www.cityofhaverhill.com
4 Summer St Room 100 Haverhill, MA 01830
mayor@cityofhaverhill.com
Phone: 978-374-2300

Mayor:

Melinda Barrett

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Ralph Basiliere
Katrina EJ Hobbs Everett
Devan Ferreira
Timothy Jordan
Colin LePage
Melissa Lewandowski
Michael McGonagle
John Michitson
Catherine Rogers
Thomas Sullivan
Shaun Toohey

Demographics

Population67,361
Population Density2,043
Registered Voters45,939
Income Per Capita$32,578
EQV Per Capita$130,265
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate60%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$400,900
Median Gross Rent$1,462
Total Households25,976
Average Household Size2.55

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$11.15
Commercial Tax Rate$20.33
Average Tax Bill$5,155
Total Expenditures$215,284,058
Total Tax Levy$119,052,946
State Aid$87,763,484
Local Receipts$18,618,876
City Hall of Haverhill

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Located 28 miles north of Boston along the Merrimack River, Haverhill is one of the state’s largest and geographically diverse communities, with farming areas, dense urban neighborhoods, multiple commercial and residential villages, and a bustling downtown featuring celebrated restaurant and arts districts.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1641
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council9
Length of Mayoral Term (years)2

Geography

CountyEssex
Area33 mi2
Public Roads265.2 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMerrimack Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Lori Trahan

Mass. Senate

Barry Finegold
Pavel Payano

Mass. House

Ryan Hamilton
Andres Vargas
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