Gloucester 71 Excellent
Gloucester Livability #119 ranked city in Massachusetts#5,976 ranked city in the USARanks better than 79% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gloucester

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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What's it like Living in Gloucester?

Located in the state of Massachusetts, Gloucester is a mid-sized city with a population of 30,291 people. According to the most recent Census, 93% of Gloucester residents are White, 2% Black and 2% Asian. With an average age of 51 years, Gloucester residents appear to be older compared to the national average. For seniors and retirees, this city presents itself as a compelling choice. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Gloucester is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 27 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Gloucester could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Massachusetts if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Finding the best places to live in Gloucester and nearby areas is a much easier task when you can rely on information and data from the livability score, which includes amenities, crime, health & safety, employment and other important metrics.

Gloucester has a livability score of 71 out of 100 and is ranked #110 in Massachusetts and #5,231 in the USA. For each of the livability categories, we know that Gloucester ranks very well for crime (A+) and employment (A-). There are some categories that Gloucester scores poorly for, including: amenities (F) and cost of living (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to determine why.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Gloucester is actually affordable. The median home price for Gloucester homes is $435,200, which is 27.6% higher than the Massachusetts average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Gloucester, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 5.7, which is 18.8% higher than the Massachusetts average.

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      Gloucester transportation information

      Statistic Gloucester Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute27min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.3%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.9%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.9%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.1%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home5.4%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Gloucester, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).