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Danvers, Massachusetts

Introduction to Danvers, Massachusetts

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

Danvers History

The area was originally inhabited by the Naumkeag people who were a part of the Massachusett Native American tribe. Modern settlers arrived in 1630. By 1636, the area was permanently settled and took the name "Salem Village." It was incorporated as a town in 1757.

Danvers and nearby Attractions

  • Derby Summer House
  • Endicott Park
  • Glen Magna Farms
  • Putnam House
  • Judge Samuel Holten House
  • Freyda Gallery

Things To Do In Danvers

Danvers is a beautiful place with wonderful facilities for interesting activities. One can enjoy the outdoors in any of the several parks of the city. At Endicott Park you will find the pear tree said to be oldest flourishing fruit tree in America. There also are many buildings of historical importance in Danvers.

Danvers Transportation

The city is served by Boston Logan International.

Danvers Higher Education

The local institution for higher education is the North Shore Community College.

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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