Beverly, Massachusetts

Beverly, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Beverly

In Beverly, about 51% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Beverly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beverly had a median family income of $66,486. It turns out that Beverly is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($55,575) in Beverly than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Beverly Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Beverly, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Beverly, 85% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Beverly is the public transportation system.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Beverly residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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

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