City of

Peabody

Massachusetts
www.peabody-ma.gov
24 Lowell St. Peabody, MA 01960

Phone: 978-538-5900

Mayor:

Edward Bettencourt Jr.

Municipal Election:

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

City Council:

Julie Daigle
David Gamache
Thomas Gould
Michael Higgins
Anne Manning-Martin
Peter McGinn
Ryan Melville
Stephanie Peach
Thomas Rossignoll
Jon Turco
Craig Welton

Demographics

Population54,056
Population Density3,335
Registered Voters41,353
Income Per Capita$40,500
EQV Per Capita$222,205
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate65.5%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$508,400
Median Gross Rent$1,795
Total Households22,678
Average Household Size2.36

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$9.26
Commercial Tax Rate$19.02
Average Tax Bill$5,983
Total Expenditures$196,583,792
Total Tax Levy$130,515,935
State Aid$48,062,394
Local Receipts$22,378,812
CPA Year Enacted2001
CPA Surcharge1.0%
City Hall of Peabody

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Peabody is a vibrant community and a wonderful place to live and raise a family. The city boasts two municipally owned farms, 20 parks and playgrounds, three branch libraries, a golf course, and a regionally renowned senior center.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1868
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council11
Length of Mayoral Term (years)2

Geography

CountyEssex
Area16.2 mi2
Public Roads178.5 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Joan Lovely

Mass. House

Sally Kerans
Thomas Walsh
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