What are the schools like in Beverly, MA?

Beverly is served primarily by Beverly. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Beverly?

The median household income in Beverly, MA is $99,525 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Beverly, MA?

Beverly has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.4 inches.

Beverly, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beverly, MA affordable or expensive?

Beverly's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beverly is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $569,300 and the median rent is $1,622 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beverly, MA?

Beverly has a violent crime rate of 167.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 411.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beverly, MA a Good Place to Live?

Beverly is a small city of 42,414 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $99,525 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Beverly stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Beverly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beverly city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Beverly's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beverly costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Beverly, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$569,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,622	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,525	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beverly's violent crime rate is 167.3 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.3 /100k

Property Crime

411.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Beverly is served primarily by Beverly. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beverly, MA	National Avg
School District	Beverly	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beverly sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 51.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beverly, MA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	51.4"

Demographics

Metric	Beverly, MA	National Avg
Population	42,414	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marblehead, MA 4 mi Salem, MA 5 mi Danvers, MA 6 mi Peabody, MA 7 mi Swampscott, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Beverly

Beverly, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01915 01965

Beverly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly, MA affordable or expensive?

Beverly's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Beverly roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $569,300 and median rent is $1,622/month.

What is the crime rate in Beverly, MA?

Beverly's violent crime rate is 167.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 411.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beverly?

Public schools in Beverly are operated by Beverly. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beverly, MA a good place to live?

Beverly, MA has a population of 42,414, a median household income of $99,525, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beverly?

Beverly averages 36.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 51.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beverly?

Beverly, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01915, 01965.

What is the population of Beverly?

The population of Beverly, Massachusetts is 42,414 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beverly?

Key numbers for living in Beverly: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $569,300, median household income $99,525, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beverly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.