What is it like to live in Gloucester MA?

Living in Gloucester offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gloucester there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Gloucester and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Gloucester are above average.

What is there to do in downtown Gloucester MA?

Top Attractions in Gloucester

• Good Harbor Beach. 703. Beaches.
• Fishermen’s Memorial Monument. 832. Monuments & Statues.
• Hammond Castle Museum. 639. Castles • History Museums.
• Wingaersheek Beach. 311. Beaches.
• Stage Fort Park and Beach. 246. Parks.
• Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. 243.
• Cape Ann Museum. 242.
• Main Street. 164.

Is it expensive to live in Gloucester MA?

When compared with other parts of the US, the cost of living in Gloucester is about 39% higher than the American average. However, when compared with nearby Boston, the prices in Gloucester become much more reasonable. Renting in Gloucester is also about $300 per month less expensive than renting in Boston.

What is Gloucester Massachusetts known for?

Famous for fishing, Gloucester is worth visiting for its history, seafood restaurants, whale watch cruises, artists’ colony, historic houses, and its fine beaches.

How safe is Gloucester MA?

One’s chance of becoming a victim of crime in Gloucester is one in 136. Compared to communities within Massachusetts, Gloucester’s crime rate is lower than nearly 50% of the state’s cities and towns. It is for these reasons that Gloucester is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

Is Gloucester Massachusetts a nice place to live?

Gloucester is a beautiful place to live. I recently moved there with my family, and we have all enjoyed our stay so far. There is a lot to do, especially during the summer. The downtown area is very welcoming and has a lot of bars and restaurants.

Does Gloucester have a downtown?

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER Downtown Gloucester is also home to numerous whale watches, boat excursions, theatre, art house cinema, lectures, readings, exhibitions, a monthly summer block-party and an outdoor ‘Bazaar’ in August. There are 3 Historic Districts in Gloucester.

Is Gloucester MA Safe?

What is the zip code for Gloucester Massachusetts?

01930
01931
Gloucester/Zip codes

Is downtown Gloucester safe?

Gloucester is in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning 11% of cities are safer and 89% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Gloucester is 13.42 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Gloucester generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.