Gloucester, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Gloucester, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Gloucester research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gloucester over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gloucester:
The population in Gloucester is 29,862.
The median home value in Gloucester is $759,273.
The median income in Gloucester is $87,898.
The cost of living in Gloucester is 144 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gloucester is $1,395.
The unemployment rate in Gloucester is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Gloucester is 10.6%.
The average high in Gloucester is 56.5° and the average low is 41.5°.
Gloucester SnackAbility
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Gloucester, MA Crime Report
Crime in Gloucester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gloucester. Key points include:
There were 254 total crimes in Gloucester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gloucester is 830.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gloucester is 277.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gloucester is 552.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gloucester is -60.83% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gloucester Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gloucester / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 254 | 830.1 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 85 | 277.8 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.3 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 73 | 238.6 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 169 | 552.3 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 98.0 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 127 | 415.0 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 39.2 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Gloucester, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gloucester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gloucester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gloucester is 144 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gloucester is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gloucester is $759,273.
The median income in Gloucester is $87,898.
Gloucester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gloucester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gloucester | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 205 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 119 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 136 | 100 | |
Gloucester, MA Weather
The average high in Gloucester is 56.5° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 84.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 42.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gloucester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Gloucester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gloucester
The current population in Gloucester is 29,862. The population has increased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,862 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 29,830 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 29,814 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 30,291 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 30,162 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 30,049 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 29,858 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 29,546 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 29,399 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 29,237 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 29,043 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 28,937 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 28,869 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 28,893 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gloucester
Gloucester is:
89.1% White with 26,605 White residents.
1.1% African American with 319 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 483 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 89 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 926 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 1,424 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gloucester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.1% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Gloucester
Gloucester is 51.0% female with 15,218 female residents.
Gloucester is 49.0% male with 14,643 male residents.
| Gender | Gloucester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gloucester for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Gloucester completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Gloucester completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Gloucester completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Gloucester completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Gloucester completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Gloucester completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Gloucester completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gloucester completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gloucester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gloucester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gloucester, Massachusetts
4.7% of households in Gloucester earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Gloucester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Gloucester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Gloucester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Gloucester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Gloucester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Gloucester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Gloucester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Gloucester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.2% of households in Gloucester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gloucester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.2% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
