Town of
Rowley
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-948-2081
Town Administrator:
Deborah EaganSelect Board:
Sheri David
Christine Kneeland
Clifford Pierce
Robert Snow
Deana Ziev
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024Before May 31
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 6,131 | |
| Population Density | 337 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,872 | |
| Income Per Capita | $54,626 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $221,940 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 80.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $610,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,211 | |
| Total Households | 2,376 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.02 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.02 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $80,568,056 | |
| Total Expenditures | $21,342,619 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $19,487,502 | |
| State Aid | $835,687 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,900,464 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low incomeLow income |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Rich in history and culture, Rowley is an inviting and charming community located on the North Shore. Rowley has considerable preserved open space for its residents and visitors to enjoy.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,639 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 18.2 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 51.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Kristin Kassner