Gloucester, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 30,389 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Local weather is generally cool and windy, with snowy winters.
Geography
Gloucester is on Cape Ann on the Atlantic coast, about an hour's drive northeast of Boston.
Cultural Attractions
The Cape Ann Historical Museum explores Gloucester's maritime past through art and artifact.
Recreation
Private charters are available for deep-sea expeditions or for whale watching trips.
Economy
In this tourist area, gift and antique shops outnumber department stores.
| Population [details] | 30,389 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 62.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 185.57 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 31.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 31.12 °F/7.84 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 82.31 °F/55.71 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.11 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 61 |
| Cost of living [details] | 112.8 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (25.68 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL (25.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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