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Wenham

#6 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 13 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
    Wenham is a suburb of Boston with a population of 5,208. Wenham is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Wenham offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wenham there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Wenham and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Wenham are highly rated.
    About Wenham...
    Population
    5,208
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $579,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,262
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Wenham Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      18.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      113.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      18.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      33%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%
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    Working in Wenham

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,712
    National
    $55,322
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    Wenham Reviews

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    Wenham is a very nice area, if you don't mind an overall white experience. Good schools, good police, and good community feel. There are lots of cute little shops and cafes at the train station. I have not lived here long, but the time I have lived here I have felt very welcome and at home. I feel like this would be a great place to settle down with a family -- very, very safe environment. Unfortunately, not a very diverse area; so if you are looking for this, you might need to look elsewhere. Otherwise I have no complaints – good neighborhood!
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    It's a great, quiet place to live. It's family-oriented and very safe. It is a bit pricey, but it's worth it if this is your kind of town. :) The schools are nearby and very academically inclined. There are many parks and small businesses as well!
    I absolutely loved my experience in Wenham! It is a town very focused on community, and works very hard to support its members. It provides great athletic and arts opportunities through community theater and sports. It also has great public spaces, especially its public library. In addition to this, the houses are very nice, and everyone makes an effort to keep them so.
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