Gloucester MA Real Estate
Gloucester
The beautiful and historic seaport community of Gloucester has a rich history extending back 350 years. It is the oldest fishing port in the United States and visitors delight in seeing the rocky shoreline and sandy beaches. It has been the inspiration of many painters since the early 19th century. The harbor and the architecture of the homes in Gloucester draw many tourists every year. In 2000, it was used as a location for the movie “A Perfect Storm” with George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Diane Lane. Gloucester was the first settlement in what became the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was named after the great Cathedral City in England and became a city in 1873.
Gloucester has plenty of shops, restaurants, museums, and scenic vistas to make a great place to visit. It’s distance from Boston however, makes less desirable as a place to live and commute. Many young professionals instead look to South Boston Homes and condos in the South Boston area where transportation and commute times are negligible. Available real estate in the area is composed of very old structures and converted buildings which are now housing museums and retail shops.
Gloucester is at the eastern end of Cape Ann and encompasses a total land area of about 26 square miles. The population is approximately 31,000 averaging 40 years which is well above the Massachusetts state average. In 2000, the median family income was $48,000 and average house value was $205,000. Ancestry of the population is Italian, Irish, English, Portuguese, and French. 86% of residents have completed high school. Unemployment is higher than average in the city. 27% of people who call Gloucester home, have university degree and 10% have a professional degree. These are below state averages. Over 50% of residents are married while 8% are widowed.
Communities nearest to Gloucester are Lynn MA, Essex MA, Ipswich MA, Beverly MA, and Rowley MA. It is 40 miles north of South Boston. There is one high local high school with an enrolment of over 1300 students, and over 10 primary/middle schools in Gloucester. The Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library at 2 Dale Avenue serves the community. The nearest hospitals are about 15 miles away in Salem.
Gloucester City Hall is located at City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
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