Beverly, MA

Beverly, Massachusetts

Introduction to Beverly, Massachusetts

Beverly, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 7 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts and 16 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 39,862 people live in Beverly.

Beverly History

The city of Beverly was originally a part of the Salem and Naumkeag Territory. Roger Conant was the first to settle in this area in 1626. The city was named after Beverley in Yorkshire, England. It is one of the oldest communities of Massachusetts and is the birthplace of the United States Navy. The first cotton mill of the country was established in Beverly in 1787 and the first Sunday school was built in 1810. The city of Beverly was incorporated in 1894

Beverly and nearby Attractions

• Beverly David S. Lynch Park
• Beverly Historical Society and Museum
• Salem Witch Museum
• House of the Seven Gables
• John Balch House

Things To Do In Beverly

In Beverly, you can enjoy a number of recreational activities. The city includes several parks, playgrounds, restaurants, theaters and bars. At the Lynch Park and beaches you can enjoy swimming, sun bathing and kayaking. The city also includes many picnic spots. The Cabot Street Cinema Theatre features the world's longest running magician's show.

Beverly Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport serves the area.

Beverly Higher Education

Endicott College is the local college.

High Points

Beverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Beverly, MA

Comparing Beverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Beverly Almanac

Beverly Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Beverly Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beverly, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beverly Public Libraries

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Beverly Hospitals

BEVERLY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
85 HERRICK STREET
(978) 922-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Beverly

Beverly High Schools (2004)

BEVERLY HIGH
100 SOHIER RD
978-921-6132
Serves 1,325 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Beverly Colleges

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Endicott College

Montserrat College of Art

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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