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Danvers
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Danvers

#18 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Danvers is a suburb of Boston with a population of 27,966. Danvers is in Essex County. Living in Danvers offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Danvers there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Danvers and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Danvers are above average.
    About Danvers...
    Population
    27,966
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $490,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,681
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      150.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      7.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      14.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      68.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      781.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      98.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Danvers

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,654
    National
    $69,021
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