Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Beverly, MA

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 39,075
Crime: Low
Cost of Living: High
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: High
Income: Average
Geography
Beverly is flanked on its west side by the Danvers River and is situated on Massachusetts Bay.
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.
Recreation
The exclusive waterfront Kernwood Country Club is just across the bay in Salem, Mass.
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.
Economy
Though once a manufacturing town, Beverly is now almost entirely residential.
Community care facilities for the elderly 1
Percentage of population over age 55 27.2%
Number of museums within 30 miles 260
Number of libraries within the area 2
Number of movie theaters within 15 miles 17
Number of golf courses within 30 miles 225
Tax incentives for retirees No
Median income for those aged 55–64 $77,885
Median income for those aged 65–74 $54,496
Median income for those aged 75 and up $38,750

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