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Cost of Living in Beverly, MA

Population 42,665 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,771
Median home value$650,300
Median household income$106,044

The median rent in Beverly, MA is $1,771/month, about the same as the Massachusetts median and 25% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $650,300, 95% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $106,044 a year, 2% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $70,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,288/mo

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Beverly vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.

BeverlyMassachusettsU.S.
Median rent$1,771$1,762$1,413
Median home value$650,300$562,100$332,700
Median household income$106,044$103,960$80,734
Homeownership rate60.1%62.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher53.4%47.3%35.7%
Poverty rate9.4%10.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%5.2%5.2%
Work from home22.3%18.6%15.1%
Median age39.040.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Beverly, MA?

The median gross rent in Beverly, MA is $1,771 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Beverly, MA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $70,840 a year in gross income.

Is Beverly, MA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 25% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.1 times the median household income.

Other cities in Massachusetts

Boston, MARent $2,147 · Income $97,344Worcester, MARent $1,487 · Income $70,102Springfield, MARent $1,144 · Income $52,656Cambridge, MARent $2,787 · Income $130,748Lowell, MARent $1,625 · Income $78,658Brockton, MARent $1,641 · Income $80,115

Cities with a similar cost of living

South Burlington, VTRent $1,787 · Income $106,667Brighton, CORent $1,779 · Income $107,679Winter Park, FLRent $1,738 · Income $105,724West Jordan, UTRent $1,757 · Income $108,153Hoffman Estates, ILRent $1,734 · Income $106,806Matthews, NCRent $1,764 · Income $108,611

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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