Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Gloucester
Gloucester, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,281
Population
31,419
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Soak in history and natural beauty on the cusp of Boston
Suburban
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Coastal
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Historic
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Artistic
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Nautical
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Picturesque
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Active
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Gloucester’s rich history and natural beauty defines it—from its status as America’s oldest seaport to its pristine, rugged coastline. Maritime pride pervades life in Gloucester, with a host of fresh seafood restaurants, scenic beaches, a working waterfront, and endless water-based activities. Gloucester also boasts a thriving art scene as home of the oldest working art colony in North America. Dozens of galleries, boutiques, museums, and theaters populate Gloucester’s vibrant downtown as well as numerous shops, cafes, and eateries. An array of annual events brings the community together in Gloucester, including the Schooner Festival, Saint Peter’s Fiesta, various concert series, outdoor movie screenings, and community bazaars. Boston is less than an hour’s drive away from Gloucester as well.
Explore the City
There are a number of smaller boutiques that line Main St in Gloucester.
The Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, built in 1925, commemorates those lost at sea.
The Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial along the water is lined with beautiful flowers.
There are a number of easily accessible hiking trails right outside the city of Gloucester.
Try out an Igloo with a water view while dining at Mile Marker One in Gloucester, MA.
People from all over the North Shore come to enjoy Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,683
Average: $109,897
Education
11,446
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,925
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gloucester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gloucester, MA is $2,203 for a studio, $2,355 for one bedroom, $2,775 for two bedrooms, and $2,579 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gloucester has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,355/month
631 Sq Ft
House
$10,833/month
2,498 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,071/month
903 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gloucester, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
226 Students
Public
Grades K-5
359 Students
East Veterans Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Beeman Memorial Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades K-5
215 Students
Ralph B O'Maley Innovation Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
594 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
769 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
- Halibut Point State Park
- Coolidge Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sandy Point State Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Portsmouth International at Pease
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.