Overview

Introduction to Beverly, Massachusetts

Beverly, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 7 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts and 16 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area.

Beverly History

The city of Beverly was originally a part of the Salem and Naumkeag Territory. Roger Conant was the first to settle in this area in 1626. The city was named after Beverley in Yorkshire, England. It is one of the oldest communities of Massachusetts and is the birthplace of the United States Navy. The first cotton mill of the country was established in Beverly in 1787 and the first Sunday school was built in 1810. The city of Beverly was incorporated in 1894

Beverly and nearby Attractions

  • Beverly David S. Lynch Park
  • Beverly Historical Society and Museum
  • Salem Witch Museum
  • House of the Seven Gables
  • John Balch House

Things To Do In Beverly

In Beverly, you can enjoy a number of recreational activities. The city includes several parks, playgrounds, restaurants, theaters and bars. At the Lynch Park and beaches you can enjoy swimming, sun bathing and kayaking. The city also includes many picnic spots. The Cabot Street Cinema Theatre features the world's longest running magician's show.

Beverly Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport serves the area.

Beverly Higher Education

Endicott College is the local college.

Demographics

People

Total Population41,731
Male Share of the Population46.6%
Female Share of the Population53.4%
Senior Citizens17.3%
Employed Population 16+22,319
Age of the Population42

Families

% of people married44%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher48%
Median Earnings25+$53,631
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$25,516
Median Earnings With High School Degree$38,244

Wealth

Median Family Income$105,664
% Above Poverty Level91.8%
% Below Poverty Level8.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time29 minutes
% Working from Home5.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work5.9%
% Using Public Transportation9.1%

Housing

People Living Alone34.6%
Median Gross Rent$1,212
Median House Value$411,700

Ancestry

Irish25.2%
Italian18.8%
English11.1%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)11%
French Except Basque8.4%
Polish5.8%
Canadian5.5%
Swedish3.3%
Scottish3.2%
Greek2.4%
Portuguese2.2%
Russian1.4%
Dutch1.2%
Welsh0.9%
Lithuanian0.8%
Brazilian0.8%
Arab0.7%
African0.6%
Norwegian0.6%
Albanian0.4%
Austrian0.4%
US/American0.3%
Lebanese0.3%
Finnish0.3%
Turkish0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Ukrainian0.2%
Swiss0.2%
Nigerian0.2%
Czech0.2%
Hungarian0.2%
Romanian0.2%
German0.2%
Syrian0.1%
Haitian0.1%
Egyptian0.1%
Danishn0.1%
Belgian0.1%
Latvian0.1%
Icelander0.1%
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Beverly Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyEssex County
Standard Zip Codes01915
Phone Area Codes5,08,978
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude42.57
Approximate Longitude-70.87

Beverly Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationMARBLEHEAD
Distance4.1 miles
Jan Temp20 to 37 F
Apr Temp38 to 57 F
Jul Temp63 to 82 F
Oct Temp45 to 62 F
Annual Precip45.5 inches
StationMIDDLETON
Distance7.5 miles
Jan Temp17 to 38 F
Apr Temp37 to 58 F
Jul Temp62 to 83 F
Oct Temp42 to 64 F
Annual Precip45.3 inches
StationREADING
Distance13.2 miles
Jan Temp16 to 35 F
Apr Temp35 to 58 F
Jul Temp60 to 83 F
Oct Temp39 to 62 F
Annual Precip48.3 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Danvers27,631$111,557
Marblehead20,488$151,715
Peabody52,865$89,191
Salem43,302$80,694

Beverly Public Libraries

Beverly Public Library
32 ESSEX ST.
Beverly, Massachusetts
(978) 921-6062

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Beverly Hospitals

Northeast Hospital Corporation - Beverly Campus
(Non-profit)
85 Herrick Street

Beverly Public Schools

Ayers/ryal Side School
40 Woodland Avenue
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6116
Primary
Total Enrollment 503
Beverly High
100 Sohier Rd
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6132
High
Total Enrollment 1354
Briscoe Middle
7 Sohier Rd
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6103
Middle
Total Enrollment 919
Centerville Elementary
17 Hull Street
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6120
Primary
Total Enrollment 341
Cove Elementary
20 Eisenhower Avenue
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6121
Primary
Total Enrollment 568
East Area
502 Cabot Street, C/o The Memorial Building
ZIP: 1915
(978) 922-5870
Hannah Elementary
41r Brimbal Avenue
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6126
Primary
Total Enrollment 387
North Beverly Elementary
48 Putnam Street
ZIP: 1915
(978) 921-6130
Primary
Total Enrollment 428

Beverly Private Schools

Beverly School For The Deaf
6 Echo Ave
ZIP: 1915
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 43
Cape Ann Waldorf School
701 Cabot St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 109
Glen Urquhart School
74 Hart St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 217
Harborlight Montessori School
243 Essex St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 128
Landmark School
429 Hale St
ZIP: 1915
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 459
Mrs Alexander's School
80 Lothrop St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 9
New England Academy
500 Cummings Ctr Ste 1100
ZIP: 1915
Secondary
Total Enrollment 94
Shore Country Day School
545 Cabot St
ZIP: 1915
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 420
St John The Evangelist School
111 New Balch St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 216
St Mary School
13 Chapman St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 143
Stoneridge Children's Montessori School
290 Hale St
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 86
The Children's Center For Communication
6 Echo Ave
ZIP: 1915
Elementary
Total Enrollment 16
The Waring School
35 Standley St
ZIP: 1915
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 152
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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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