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Rowley, MA
Census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Population
1,708
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
0
Rowley and its ZIP codes
Rowley at a glance
- The median household income is $109,622, 5% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $614,800 (9% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,663 a month.
Local data for Rowley, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rowley, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,622
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$614,800
Median rent
$1,663/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
57.3%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (367), Portuguese Americans (183), Italian Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Rowley.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,072
326,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.11B
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
How people get to work
Rowley, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rowley, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,537
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rowley, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.6%
U.S. 11.1% -8.5 pts
Cities near Rowley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IpswichCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| NewburyportCity | 6.7 mi | 8.4 |
| TopsfieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.7 |
| BoxfordCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.4 |
| EssexCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| SalisburyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.9 |
| AmesburyCity | 9.9 mi | 12.3 |
| DanversCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| BeverlyCity | 11 mi | 15.1 |
| GloucesterCity | 11 mi | 26.2 |
| Seabrook Beach, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| HaverhillCity | 12 mi | 33 |
| PeabodyCity | 14 mi | 16.2 |
| Hampton Beach, NHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RockportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| SalemCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowley, MA in?
- Rowley is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- What is the population of Rowley, MA?
- About 1,708 people live in Rowley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowley?
- Nearby places include Ipswich (3.5 mi), Newburyport (6.7 mi), Topsfield (6.8 mi), Boxford (6.8 mi), Essex (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023