How much rent can you afford in Haverhill, MA?
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The 30% rent rule, in Haverhill
At a median rent of $2,258/mo, Haverhill is moderately stretched when measured against Haverhill median household income of $88,326/yr. Rent would consume roughly 31% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $90,320 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Haverhill?
On a $88,326 salary (the Haverhill median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,208/mo. Haverhill's median rent is $2,258/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Haverhill?
To keep Haverhill's $2,258/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $90,320/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Haverhill affordable on the median Massachusetts income?
Haverhill is moderately stretched on a $88,326 income. Rent would take 31% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".