City of
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-374-2300
Mayor:
Melinda BarrettSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
Ralph Basiliere
Katrina EJ Hobbs Everett
Devan Ferreira
Colin LePage
Melissa Lewandowski
Michael McGonagle
John Michitson
Catherine Rogers
Thomas Sullivan
Shaun Toohey
Demographics
| Population | 67,361 | |
| Population Density | 2,043 | |
| Registered Voters | 45,939 | |
| Income Per Capita | $32,578 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $130,265 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 60% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $400,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,462 | |
| Total Households | 25,976 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.15 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $20.33 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $51,555,155 | |
| Total Expenditures | $215,284,058 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $119,052,946 | |
| State Aid | $87,763,484 | |
| Local Receipts | $18,618,876 |
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 Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,641 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 9 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 2 |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 33 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 265.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack 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