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Gloucester, MA

Founded 1623Essex CountyElev. 15 m
Population
29,862
Median home
$587,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Gloucester

With about 29,862 residents, Gloucester is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Gloucester was founded in 1623 and sits in Essex County. The median age is 51 and the median household income is $87,898. Homes carry a median value of $587,800, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.1%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,862
Median age
51
Median household income
$87,898
Per-capita income
$53,072
Poverty rate
10.6%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
26 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black1.1%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.8%
Sales & office18.9%
Service16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$587,800
Median gross rent
$1,395/mo
Owner-occupied
63.3%
Median year built
1944
Households
13,180
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Gloucester has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gloucester HighHighGrades 9–12
Ralph B O'Maley MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Beeman MemorialElementary
East Gloucester ElementaryElementary
Plum Cove SchoolElementary
Veterans MemorialElementary
West ParishElementary
Gloucester PreSchoolGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% below national
Gloucester257
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime73% below national
Gloucester527
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gloucester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gloucester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Essex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Ice stormVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gloucester is in Essex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gloucester was founded in 1623 and sits in Essex County. Elevation ~15 m.

Map of Gloucester
Gloucester, MA
Where Gloucester is
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Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gloucester Fisherman's MemorialHammond CastlePuritan HouseLane, Fitz Henry (formerly known as Fitz Hugh), HouseGloucester City HallStacy, George O., HouseDavis--Freeman HouseDyke--Wheeler House
Notable people from Gloucester
Maila NurmiJessie RalphJudith Sargent MurrayFitz Henry LaneBenjamin A. Smith IIRoger BabsonSamuel Paul WellesLeland HobbsMilton ParsonsEdwin Percy Whipple
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Nearby cities
Beverly (10 mi)Salem (14 mi)Peabody (16 mi)Lynn (18 mi)Revere (21 mi)Haverhill (23 mi)

Common questions

Gloucester — frequently asked

What is the population of Gloucester, Massachusetts?
Gloucester has a population of about 29,862, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gloucester?
The median home value in Gloucester is $587,800, and the median gross rent is $1,395/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gloucester safe? What is the crime rate?
Gloucester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 257 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gloucester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane.
How many schools are in Gloucester?
Gloucester has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gloucester?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Gloucester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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