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Living in
Danvers.
Danvers is an unincorporated community in Essex County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Danvers
If you're seriously considering Danvers, understand that you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb about 30 minutes from Boston, not a destination town. The median home price sits around $644,000 and median rent at $2,000 monthly, which reflects the Boston area's broader cost of living. You'll have a reasonable commute to the city via car on I-95 or Route 128, though traffic can be heavy during rush hour—there's no commuter rail in town itself, which is a real limitation if you want transit alternatives.
Danvers at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Danvers: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Danvers, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (17.0%), and 5.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.2%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Danvers
In Danvers, rent runs 18% above the MA average, and home values are 15% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,654
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $726,504 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Danvers
Unemployment in Essex County, which includes Danvers, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Danvers: Essex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Essex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Danvers is about 3% of Essex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Danvers Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.4 min avg
How Danvers residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Danvers, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Danvers runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
129.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,560.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Danvers Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Essex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Essex County, which includes Danvers, the most common type is strong wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,700 |
| 2024 | 9 | High Wind | $3,500 |
| 2023 | 18 | Heavy Snow | $21,500 |
| 2022 | 19 | Strong Wind | $140,700 |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $261,900 |
| 2020 | 37 | High Wind | $63,100 |
| 2019 | 26 | Strong Wind | $171,950 |
| 2018 | 34 | Strong Wind | $564,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Essex County, county-wide
Danvers is about 3% of Essex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Essex County, which includes Danvers, is typically good — 296 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
296
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Essex County, county-wide
Danvers is about 3% of Essex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Danvers has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
47.8"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.15" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.93" |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 4.17" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 4.27" |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 3.42" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.45" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.27" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.62" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 4.01" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 4.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Danvers
Uninsured
1.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Danvers's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northeast Hospital Corporation
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Beverly
North Shore Medical Center -
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Salem
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Melrose
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Danvers
Danvers's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Danvers
Public · 2-year · 4,393 students · in-state tuition $5,448 · 30% graduate · median earnings $51,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,061 students · in-state tuition $73,616 · 94% graduate · median earnings $89,187 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,291 students · in-state tuition $12,708 · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,125 students · in-state tuition $42,650 · 75% graduate · median earnings $77,059 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 532 students · in-state tuition $14,778 · 41% graduate · median earnings $58,665 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $42,520 · 65% graduate · median earnings $40,733 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Salem Maritime National Historical Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Danvers
Danvers has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Salem Maritime National Historical Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
18 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayPublic Libraries in Danvers
Peabody Institute Library
15 Sylvan St., Danvers
Cities Near Danvers
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Danvers?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Danvers FAQ
Is Danvers, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Danvers's median rent is $2,076/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $125,395/year. Median home value is $644,200.
Is Danvers, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Danvers's violent crime rate was 129 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1560 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Danvers, Massachusetts?⌄
Essex County, which includes Danvers, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Danvers, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Danvers is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,076/month and median household income is $125,395/year. The median home value is $644,200. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Danvers, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Danvers is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from