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My Peabody, Massachusetts City Review
4
rating
By
Anonymous (
Jun 26, 2012)
As someone who has lived in the small state of Massachusetts for my entire life I have had the chance to visit nearly all of the state's cities and towns. Among the ones I have frequently visited is the City of Peabody in the northeast section of Massachusetts.
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roximately 50,000 residents is one of the nicest communities in New England, if not the whole nation. In fact in 2009 Forbes Magazine rated Peabody as the 14th most livable city in the entire United States! The schools are good, transportation in and out of the city is easily accessible and the shopping is excellent at the Northshore Mall, one of the largest in New England.
There are also some great restaurants such as The Courthouse Pub or my personal favorite Buddha's Tavern. History buffs will especially enjoy the George Peabody Museum or the famous Witch Museum right next door in Salem, featuring artifacts from the infamous witch trials of the 1600's. In fact a good tip for tourists wishing to avoid paying the high costs of the Salem tourist traps is to stay in a more reasonably priced hotel in Peabody and then drive into Salem to visit the witchcraft displays.
Of course like most New England towns Peabody has suffered somewhat from the loss of the manufacturing base that once provided economic vitality through mills and factories, many of which have moved down south or overseas in recent decades. Yet the economy of Peabody remains vibrant with key employers such as Boston Acoustic and the Lahey Clinic continuing to do well. Those relocating to Peabody will probably have little problem finding employment in Peabody or the surrounding towns, as the unemployment rate in eastern Massachusetts is well below the national average.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Peabody, MA Livability
D+
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Peabody?
Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.
Parks
Buckley Field
Emerson Park
Connelly Park
Pierpont Playground
Cottage St. Playground
O"Connor Park
Marrs Park
Forest Street Park
Entertainment
Sunnyside Bowling
The Witch House
Witch Dungeon Museum
Bertram Field
The Salem Museum
Witch History Museum
AMC
Cinema Salem
Food & Drink
Granite Coast Brewery
McDonald's
Holy Cow Ice Cream
Treadwell's
McDonald's
Dunkin'
Salem Liquors
Dunkin'
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Peabody?
Of all people who commute,
3.1% take public transportation in
Peabody.