Cost of Living in Wenham, MA
Population 4,930 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Wenham's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $842,000 for a typical home, 176% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $187,652 that put it in the upper third of the state. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Wenham sits roughly 10 miles northeast of Lynn. Median home values run roughly 78% higher than Lynn's $473,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Wenham
The median home value in Wenham is $841,800 — 176% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $187,652/year is 152% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 59.4°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Wenham has a cost of living index of 276 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 176% more expensive.
Wenham has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
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HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 38 | 45 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 25 |
| Precip" | 2.86 | 2.44 | 3.42 | 3.60 | 3.39 | 3.99 | 3.48 | 3.04 | 3.75 | 4.10 | 3.52 | 3.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Wenham, MA?
Wenham has a cost index of 276 (100 = national average). It is 176% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Wenham?
The median home value in Wenham is $841,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Wenham?
The median household income in Wenham is $187,652 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Wenham, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wenham is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Wenham, MA affordable?
Wenham is above average in cost of living, with an index of 276 — about 176% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Wenham?
Wenham has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Wenham at a Glance
- Population
- 4,930
- Median Income
- $187,652
- Home Value
- $841,800
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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