The Town FilesBeverly, Massachusetts
City in Essex County · population 42,670 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $650,300
- Household income
- $106,044
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 39.0
Beverly is a city of 42,670 people in Essex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $650,300, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better transit than 96% of Massachusetts towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 93% of Massachusetts towns.
How Beverly ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beverly is worth $650,300, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $106,044, which is more affordable than 20% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,771 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beverly | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $650,300 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,771 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $106,044 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Beverly
| People | Beverly | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Beverly
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.4 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 25, 1958 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 1964.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 11, 2006.
Severe weather in Essex County since 1996
Essex County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4372: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Essex County
Essex County had 323,694 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,548 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Beverly itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Beverly
8 public schools with 4,502 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Middle School | 5-8 | 1,356 | 12.0 |
| Beverly High | 9-12 | 1,255 | 12.3 |
| Cove Elementary | K-4 | 405 | 11.6 |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School | K-4 | 388 | 13.9 |
| North Beverly Elementary | K-4 | 347 | 12.4 |
| Centerville Elementary | K-4 | 321 | 11.1 |
| Hannah Elementary | K-4 | 320 | 11.0 |
| McKeown School | PK-PK | 110 | 10.0 |
Towns near Beverly
- Wenham, MA3.6 mi · 4,979 people · home $885,400
- Marblehead, MA4.2 mi · 20,441 people · home $943,900
- Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA4.3 mi · 5,395 people · home $942,000
- Salem, MA4.8 mi · 44,480 people · home $542,800
- Hamilton, MA4.8 mi · 7,561 people · home $720,000
- Danvers, MA5.5 mi · 28,087 people · home $644,200
- Peabody, MA6.5 mi · 54,481 people · home $596,200
- Swampscott, MA6.6 mi · 15,111 people · home $771,100
Beverly questions
Is Beverly, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beverly scores better for retirees than 44% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 6%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Beverly?
The median owner-occupied home in Beverly is valued at $650,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,044, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,771 a month.
What is the weather like in Beverly?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 51.4 inches of snow.
Does Beverly get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 25, 1958. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)