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Gloucester, Massachusetts

       
Total population 30,564 Average January/July temperatures 19.5° / 69.0°
Median home price $ 329,000 Annual Precipitation 45.11 in. /yr.

Gloucester, Massachusetts

A fishing ground since 1623, "America's Oldest Seaport" offers artistic and recreational opportunities as well.

Climate
Local weather is generally cool and windy, with snowy winters.
Cultural Attractions
The Cape Ann Historical Museum explores Gloucester's maritime past through art and artifact.
Economy
In this tourist area, gift and antique shops outnumber department stores.
Geography
Gloucester is on Cape Ann on the Atlantic coast, about an hour's drive northeast of Boston.
Recreation
Private charters are available for deep-sea expeditions or for whale watching trips.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 31.12 ° / 7.83 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 82.31 ° / 55.71 °
Precipitation (?) 45.11 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 78
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 92
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 329,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49774.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $47927
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .960 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(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 68
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 (?) 30,564
Population density (?) 1,192 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 32.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 8,686 people
Education (?) 29 % 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 (?) 44
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