Beverly, Beverly MA — neighborhood review

Beverly, MA

Beverly · MA 01915

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$1.1M

Median Price

20/100

Walk Score

7.4/10

Schools

35 min

to Boston, MA

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
74/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
20/100
WYLT Score57/100

Our Take

Beverly offers a solid suburban lifestyle with top‑rated schools, a strong median income, and easy access to Boston. It does lack walkability and public transit, and home prices are high, but overall it’s a livable place for families and commuters.

B.

Visiting Beverly before you decide?

Scout the neighborhood in person — find hotels near Beverly.

Find hotels on Booking.com →

Community Poll

Would you move to Beverly?

Explore this neighborhood

Ready to make the move?

Compare local moving labor and truck rental help, then book movers for your move to Beverly.

Get moving quotes on HireAHelper →

Map

Loading map…

The Good

  • Highly rated public schools (many 9/10), Strong median household income and low crime rates, Convenient 35‑minute commute to Boston via I‑93 and the commuter rail, Abundant parks and waterfront access for recreation

Real Talk

  • !Walkability and transit are limited – a car is usually needed, Home prices have risen sharply and are expensive for buyers, Peak‑hour traffic can add to commute time, Local job market is modest; many residents commute to Boston or nearby cities, Winter storms can cause road closures, impacting daily routines
  • $High property taxes and insurance in the Boston metro area, Older homes may need costly maintenance and upgrades, Utilities (heating, electricity) can be higher in winter months

Best For

FamiliesBoston commutersRetirees seeking waterfront accessRemote workers with good broadbandHome buyers looking for strong schools

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Beverly, MA

A

Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

Verify with real-time data

City-Data stats →

From Residents

🏘

Loading…

📬

Stay in the loop on Beverly

Get one email when this report refreshes (~every 90 days). No spam.

One email per update · unsubscribe any time

Know someone considering this area? Send them this report.

wouldyoulivethere.com/report/beverly-ma-01915