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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Noah Roberts

The good and bad of living in Gloucester

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used t...

21 replies 20 upvotes living
Mason Edwards

Job hunting in Gloucester -tips?

Household incomes average around $87,898 in Gloucester. You can expect to pay around $1,395 for rent here. With a population of 29,862, Gloucester is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $587,800, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and ...

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Mason Edwards

Life in Gloucester as a young professional

With a population of 29,862, Gloucester is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

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Kayden B.

Best restaurants in Gloucester?

So, The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Ian Harris

What surprised you most about Gloucester?

Median household income is $87,898, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-depe...

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Chloe White

Gloucester job market vs Phoenix

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $87,898 in Gloucester. Homes are going for about $587,800 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

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Robert Peterson

Top 5 things I love about Gloucester

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 29,862 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Appreciate any input.

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Ian Harris

Gloucester vs Los Angeles -which is better?

Rent is about $1,395/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Adeline Baker

What I wish I knew before living in Gloucester

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,395 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not ju...

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Noah Roberts

Working in Gloucester -salaries realistic?

I'm a 28-year-old software engineer and You can expect to pay around $1,395 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks for reading.

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Adeline Baker

Commute times in Gloucester -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 9 years and Median household income is $87,898, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families...

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Eli Murphy

Moving to Gloucester -what should I know?

Is this normal for Gloucester? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Julia Bennett

Couple moving to Gloucester from out of state

Longtime lurker here, I work in education and Household incomes average around $87,898 in Gloucester. Crime rate is something to consider -Gloucester sits at 191.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,395/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $587,800, which is pretty steep. The weath...

0 replies 21 upvotes moving
Luna Watson

Unpopular opinion about Gloucester

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Gloucester sits at 191.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,395/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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piper_dude

Rent in Gloucester getting crazy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2021. Household incomes average around $87,898 in Gloucester. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts.

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Everly Sanchez

Couple moving to Gloucester from out of state

Hi all, With a population of 29,862, Gloucester is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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