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Beverly, Massachusetts


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Beverly, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population95
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty84
People in Middle Class or Better85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime105
Low Violent Crime96

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Historic Beverly

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Beverly regatta. 1890 June 28.

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Beverly regatta. 1890 June 28.

Beverly Regatta 1890 June 28.

Beverly regatta. 1890 June 28.

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