Danvers, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 26,944 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Temperatures are seasonal and a touch cooler than the national average. Autumn tends to be rainy, and expect heavy snows in the winter.
Geography
Danvers is in Essex County, in the North Shore area of Massachusetts. About 20 miles northeast of Boston, it’s still considered part of that metropolitan region.
Recreation
Danvers lies at the confluence of four rivers, and the waterfront is a center of recreational activity. Boaters are only 30 minutes from the Atlantic at Danvers’s public and private marinas.
Historical
Prior to its 1757 incorporation, Danvers was known as Salem Village--site of the witch trials of 1692. A Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial now stands in Danvers to commemorate those who died during the ensuing hysteria.
Economy
Malls, grocery stores, and shopping centers are conveniently located in Danvers.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 30.8% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 264 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 4 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 37 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 237 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $81,669 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $56,818 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $43,895 |
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