Beverly, a coastal Massachusetts town, claims to be the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.
Cultural Attractions
The town is home to the Fish Flake District, a National Historical Site, and the North Shore Music Theatre, which produces off-Broadway musicals.
Economy
Though once a manufacturing town, Beverly is now almost entirely residential.
Geography
Beverly is flanked on its west side by the Danvers River and is situated on Massachusetts Bay.
Historical
One of the oldest communities in Massachusetts, Beverly is the home of the country’s first Sunday school and cotton mill. The first ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy made its maiden voyage from Beverly Harbor.
Recreation
The exclusive waterfront Kernwood Country Club is just across the bay in Salem, Mass.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
31.55 ° / 9.13 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
81.46 ° / 55.99 °
Precipitation (?)
45.28 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?)
27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?)
92
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?)
95
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 330,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?)
$55664.0
Median household income, all ages(?)
$54611
Maximum state income tax (?)
N/A
State sales tax (?)
5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
.150 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
21
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
45
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?)
7
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?)
146
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
16
Number of libraries within the county (?)
59
Number of museums within the county (?)
44
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
5
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
39,538
Population density (?)
2,393 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
27.9% growth
Population over 55 (?)
10,456 people
Education (?)
33 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
38
Number of clinics within the county (?)
51
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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