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Beverly, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
42,408 Population 2,810/sq mi density
$103,739 Median Income $56,602 per capita
$621,900 Home Value $741,297 Zillow
$1,683 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 487 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,739 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$621,900 home value, $1,683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Beverly, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,739
38% above
$56,602 per capita
Home Value
$621,900
121% above
Zillow: $741,297
Median Rent
$1,683/mo
45% above
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
487/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
55% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Beverly Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
138%
Home Value
221%
Rent
145%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beverly a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beverly residents earn a median household income of $103,739 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,602. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beverly is $621,900 , 121% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $741,297. Median rent is $1,683/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Beverly reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 487/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

52.3% of adults in Beverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beverly has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population42,408
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,810/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,739
Per Capita$56,602
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

B
Home Value$621,900
Rent$1,683
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$741,297
Housing Units17,656
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property487/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary45/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation95 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries38

Did You Know?

Beverly was founded in 1626.
The median home in Beverly was built in 1958.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.