Gloucester, MA

Gloucester, Massachusetts

Introduction to Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 18 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts and 27 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the city are in the Boston metropolitan area. Gloucester has a population of 30,273.

Gloucester History

Gloucester was founded by the Dorchester Company and was chartered in 1623 by James I. The first settlers landed at Half Moon Beach and settled nearby. However, the settlement was abandoned in 1626 and its residents moved to Naumkeag, present day Salem, Massachusetts. Later on, the area was resettled. It was initially incorporated in 1642. Gloucester was named after the great Cathedral City in Southwest England. Originally, Gloucester included the town of Rockport. However, the village was separated on February 27, 1840. The city of Gloucester was incorporated in 1873.

Gloucester and nearby Attractions

• Hammond Castle Museum
• Beauport Sleeper McCann House
• Gloucester Maritime Heritage
• Good Harbor Beach
• Stage Fort Park
• Sargent House Museum

Things To Do In Gloucester

Gloucester is known as the Fishermen's Memorial Cenotaph. There are a number of museums and historical sites in the city. You will also find several famous beaches as well as parks in Gloucester, which are ideal for hiking, swimming and other water sports. The city also includes a professional theater company that stages at least five plays every season.

Gloucester Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport serves the area.

Gloucester Higher Education

The nearest college is Salem State College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Gloucester, MA

Comparing Gloucester 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

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 Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gloucester Almanac

Gloucester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Gloucester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gloucester, 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

Gloucester Public Libraries

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Gloucester High Schools (2004)

GLOUCESTER HIGH
32 L O JOHNSON RD
978-281-9870
Serves 1,308 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Gloucester Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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