Gloucester, MA
Living in Gloucester
Bikeability46
Walkability64
Commute45
Public Transit52
Affordability31
Public Safety62
Airports44
Hospitals58
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$425kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$207 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gloucester
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40
Property Crime in Gloucester
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 4 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gloucester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gloucester, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gloucester, MA
Faith Christian School
0 miles, NE
Tara Montessori School
5 miles, SW
Landmark School - Elementary Middle School
7 miles, SW
Brookwood School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Gloucester, MA
Gordon College
7 miles, W
Endicott College
9 miles, SW
Montserrat College of Art
11 miles, SW
Salem State University
14 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gloucester, MA
Northeast Hospital Corporation
11 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
14 miles, SW
Anna Jaques Hospital
16 miles, NW
Whittier Pavilion
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Gloucester, MA
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
32 miles, N
Manchester Airport
43 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
66 miles, W