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Danvers, Massachusetts


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Danvers, Massachusetts

Danvers, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 7 miles N of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 16 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Danvers has a population of 25,212.

The People and Families of Danvers

In Danvers, about 55% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Danvers. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danvers had a median family income of $70,565. Danvers finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Danvers ($21,300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Danvers Housing

About 77% of housing units in Danvers are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Danvers, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Danvers Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Danvers People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Danvers Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Danvers, MA

Comparing Danvers 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Rents43
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime51

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Historic Danvers

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The Whittier House c1899.

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The Whittier House c1899.

Lindens (Old Collins House) c1902.

Rebecca Nourse House between 1900 and 1906

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