Gloucester, Massachusetts

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Northeast Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.2

D

out of 100

Overview

Gloucester is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 29,959, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $784,115. Median household income is $84,465.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,959 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $784,115 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $84,465 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.5 minutes
  • Part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,959

Source: Census ACS

$784,115

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$84,465

Source: Census ACS

25.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

139 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Essex County (county-level results)

59%
39%
Democrat 236,624
Republican 155,336
Leans D+20.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 26.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 29.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.2

Location

Gloucester, MA (42.6208, -70.6721)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.