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Danvers, MA

A town of about 28,098 people in Essex County, part of the Boston area. Resident comments and photos are about Danvers; job numbers cover the wider area.

The Boston area:College town · College teaching jobs 2.0x the U.S. shareHealthcare and research hub · Healthcare and science jobs 1.6x the U.S. share
Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Danvers
Danvers in Massachusetts
Massachusetts in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Danvers's center.

15
grocery stores
143
restaurants
39
coffee shops
109
parks
81
playgrounds
25
libraries
2
movie theaters
4
live theaters
29
museums
31
bookstores
10
gyms
13
bars
9
pharmacies
5
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 3,322 rented homes in Danvers, 50% rent for under $2,000 a month and 89% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 15%
$1,000 to $1,499: 10%
$1,500 to $1,999: 25%
$2,000 to $2,499: 20%
$2,500 to $2,999: 19%
$3,000 or more: 11%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

32 public school districts in this county, with about 106,583 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Danvers · Danvers
3,294 students · 12.3 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lynn · Lynn
15,556 students · 12.2 students per teacher · 27 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lawrence · Lawrence
12,885 students · 11.2 students per teacher · 26 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Haverhill · Haverhill
7,865 students · 12 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Methuen · Methuen
6,584 students · 12.3 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$733,574
What a typical home sells for across the Boston area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
31 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,483 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in MA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$99,431
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.07% of home value a year
About $1,070 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 9%
MA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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