At a Glance
Median Income
$117,072
$55,039 per capita
Home Value
$611,200
Zillow: $712,277
Median Rent
$2,004/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Danvers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danvers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danvers 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
Danvers residents earn a median household income of $117,072 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,039. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Danvers is $611,200 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $712,277. Median rent is $2,004/month, with 32.0% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Danvers reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,290/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Danvers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danvers has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population27,924
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,103/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,072
Per Capita$55,039
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$611,200
Rent$2,004
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$712,277
Housing Units11,553
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,290/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary94/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation48 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Danvers was built in 1964.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% 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.