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Danvers, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

28,098
Population
$644,200
Median home value (all homes)
112% above U.S. median
$744,494
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,076/mo
Median rent
54% above U.S. median
$125,395
Median household income
60% above U.S. median
28.4 min
Average commute
94.1%
Homes with broadband
88.37%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 137 — 37% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing130% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates48.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Danvers Economic Development
Internal workspace for tracking redevelopment signals, corridor shifts, and site-level follow-up. The briefing is intended as decision support for Danvers economic development follow-up.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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