Massachusetts Living Index
Danvers
North Shore · pop. 28,087
North Shore commercial hub with the Liberty Tree Mall, a colonial-era town green, and quick access to Routes 1 and 95.
Family SuburbCommuter Value
Livability Index
71
/ 100
Ranks #25 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$644k
5.1× household income
Household income
$125k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
35 min
peak driving
Population
28,087
5-yr trend 70/100
How Danvers scores
Schools
83
Safety
83
Walkability
42
Transit
25
Biking
30
Dining
87
Nightlife
87
Arts & Culture
90
Green Space
60
Diversity
80
Climate
73
The honest read
Best for
Buyers who want North Shore proximity without paying Beverly or Salem prices.
The tradeoff
Endicott Park aside, this is more retail strip than seaside village.
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