Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Jim's Bagel and Bake Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Sicilia
Coffee Shop
Sandpiper Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bischo
Coffee Shop
Cafe Dolce
Coffee Shop
two little birds eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (51) F
Gloucester Cinema
Cinema
Save
Attraction
Help Mother
Attraction
Get A Job
Attraction
Sargent House Museum
Museum
Be True
Attraction
Be Clean
Attraction
Truth
Attraction
The Cape Ann Cinema & Stage
Cinema
Work
Attraction
Cape Ann Historical Museum
Museum
Cape Ann Museum
Museum
Greasy Pole
Attraction
17
Attraction
7 Seas Whale Watch
Attraction
18
Attraction
Courage
Attraction
JAS MERRY
Attraction
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Attraction
FIRST ATTACKED
Attraction
Never Try Never Win
Attraction
To Rockport
Attraction
19
Attraction
Kindness
Attraction
Loyalty
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mike's Pizza
Fast Food
Ocean Garden
Fast Food
Watson and the Shark
Bar
West End Sweets
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Crows Nest
Bar
SurfSide Subs
Fast Food
Long Beach Dairy Maid
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Cape Ann YMCA
Community Centre
Groceries (8) F
Shaw's
Grocery Store
The Cave
Cheese
Virgio's Italian Bakery
Bakery
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Fisherman's Wharf Seafood
Seafood
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Parks (49) F
Oval Playground
Playground
Lookout Park/Governors Hill
Park
Gus Foote Park
Park
Old Brussel Park
Park
Burnham Field
Park
Unitarian Unaversalist Churchyard
Park
Stacy Boulevard
Park
Stage Fort Park
Park
Sargent House Garden
Park
Central Gloucester Historic District
Park
Ganine Doucette Playground
Playground
Cape Ann Historical Museum Sculpture Park
Park
Fishermans Memorial Park
Park
St. Peter's Park
Park
Cape Ann Historical Museum Courtyard
Park
Stage Fort Park
Park
Captain Solomon Jacobs Park
Park
Solomon Jacbobs Park
Park
Gordon Thomas Park
Park
Squam Rock Pasture
Park
Cripple Cove Playground
Playground
Elizabeth Road Playground
Playground
Mount Ann Park
Park
Rocky Neck Park
Park
Freshwater Cove Landing
Park
Shops (11) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Railroad Variety
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Cape Ann Convenience
Convenience Store
ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar tree
Convenience Store
Building Center of Gloucester
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Russell's Florist
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Gloucester.
Public Transit Stops (123)
Stops & Stations A+
Washington & Wheeler Streets
Bus Stop
Addison Gilbert Hospital
Bus Stop
Millpond Medical Building
Bus Stop
Washington & Hodgkins Streets
Bus Stop
Washington & Poplar Streets
Bus Stop
O'Maley Middle School
Bus Stop
Washington St & Gloucester Ave
Bus Stop
Cherry & Reynard Streets
Bus Stop
Washington St & Madison Ave
Bus Stop
Poplar Park
Bus Stop
Gloucester Ave & Maplewood Ave
Bus Stop
Washington & Grove Streets
Bus Stop
Cherry Street & Finch Lane
Bus Stop
Cherry Street & Cherry Hill Road
Bus Stop
Maplewood Avenue & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Atlantic Street & Brooks Road
Bus Stop
Heights at Cape Ann
Bus Stop
Essex Avenue & Edgewood Road
Bus Stop
Centennial Ave & Exchange Street
Bus Stop
Washington & Stanwood Street
Bus Stop
Essex & Fernwood Lake Avenues
Bus Stop
Lincoln Park
Bus Stop
Stanwood Street & Gee Avenue
Bus Stop
Centennial and Commonwealth Avenues
Bus Stop
Gee Avenue & Cherry Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Gloucester is 145/100 - which is 9% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A-

Gloucester crime rates are 792 per 100k, which is 43% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
551 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
241 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A

The median income in Gloucester is $76,260 - which is 7% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$76,260 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C+
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Addison Gilbert Hospital
Hospital
Gloucester Fire Department
Fire Station
Conleys drug store
Pharmacy
Gloucester Fire Department
Fire Station
Lahey urgent care
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Gloucester Police Department
Police
Massachuetts Environmental Police
Police
MEP Pier
Police
CVS
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Gloucester Fire Department
Fire Station
Rockport Police Headquarters
Police
Lipkowitz Dental Associates
Dentist
Rockport Fire Department
Fire Station
Gloucester Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Gloucester home prices are $435,200 - which is 28% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$435,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Gloucester graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (7) F
Faith Christian School
Ralph B O'Maley Middle
Beeman Memorial
West Parish
Veterans Memorial
East Gloucester Elementary
Plum Cove School
High Schools (1) F
Gloucester High
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ratings A+

Gloucester has an overall rating of 84% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Gloucester, MA Area Guide

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Gloucester Area Facts

  • Gloucester has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Gloucester crime rates are 43% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Gloucester is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Great place to visit 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 13, 2019) Gloucester is a great place to visit with many things to do. The downtown is nice and there are a lot of beaches. There are some nice livable neighborhoods too but also some that I wouldn't want to live in. There are also some lighthouses along the coast. ...Read More Read Less
Gloucester, MA - Simple Living At Its Finest! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I am a life-long resident of lovely Gloucester, Massachusetts, and I truly feel that this is one of the best places anyone could call home! I travel extensively and have visited some of the most beautiful places in the world, but I am always eager to return to my hometown. I ofte ...Read More n enjoy just driving around, looking at the historic homes, the darling little shops along Main Street, taking a trip out to Eastern Point Lighthouse.

Gloucester is well-known for the many dolphin and whale-watching opportunities found here. You can charter a boat to watch these majestic creatures at play, or you can do a bit of snorkeling, scuba diving, or fishing while taking in the fresh air and gorgeous natural scenery. There is nothing like spending time in nature, unspoiled, vibrant and relaxing.

Many people living in Gloucester have built their lives and careers here, taking advantage of the lovely year-round weather, exceptional schools, and low-crime rate. I am not alone in my opinion that this is one of the best areas in the country in which one could live. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gloucester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Oval Playground
      Lookout Park/Governors Hill
      Gus Foote Park
      Old Brussel Park
      Burnham Field
      Unitarian Unaversalist Churchyard
      Stacy Boulevard
      Stage Fort Park

      Entertainment

      Gloucester Cinema
      Save
      Help Mother
      Get A Job
      Sargent House Museum
      Be True
      Be Clean
      Truth

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Mike's Pizza
      Ocean Garden
      Watson and the Shark
      West End Sweets
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Gloucester? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Gloucester.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gloucester? The cost of living in Gloucester is 145/100 - which is 9% higher than Massachusetts.
      Gloucester
      145

      45% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gloucester? Gloucester crime rates are 792, which are 43% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      792 per 100k people

      66% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 127

      66% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Gloucester? The median income in Gloucester is $76,260 which is 7% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $76,26038% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,63050% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Gloucester a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Addison Gilbert Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Conleys drug store
      CVS
      Rite Aid
      CVS

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Gloucester home prices? Gloucester home prices are $435,200 - which is 28% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $435,200136% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23330% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Gloucester have good schools? The Gloucester graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Gloucester a good place to live? Gloucester has an overall rating of 84% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      5 total surveys

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