Mayor:
Melinda E. Barrett
2024 to Present
(First woman to be mayor of Haverhill)
Population:
68,361
Estimated in 2025
(Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
Founded:
1640
Incorporated in 1642
(Originally “Pentucket,” or “place of the winding river.)
County:
Essex
Since 1679
(Originally part of Norfolk County, it was annexed by Essex when New Hampshire separated)
About Beverly, MA
The City of Beverly MA (01915) is a 15 square mile seaside gem that hugs 7 miles of ocean coastline including expansive frontage along the Bass and Danvers (in Beverly) Rivers. There are nook and cranny beaches as well as ocean front parks with expansive lawns, sunken Italianate gardens and a host of “pocket parks” as well as ocean Right-of-Ways waiting to still to be discovered by many new residents.
Annually Beverly closes it’s downtown area to host a Block Party with live bands and Beer Gardens. Homecoming is a 10-day long August festivity including fireworks, tours, food and coastal events.
A winding side-walked coastal route (Rt 127) is a fave for cyclists and walkers. It has an artsy downtown (including Montserrat College of Art) with a dozen coffee shops which you are not unlikely to see the Mayor at as a customer. As of 2024 there are 4 rocking breweries (3 of them literally) and an abundance of open-air dining options in the fairer season. According to Realtor.com, Beverly is the hottest zip code in the U.S.!
Boston can be accessed from Beverly through one of 5 commuter rail stations
Beverly has 5 elementary schools.
Hannah, North Beverly, Ryal Side, Cove, and Centerville,
There is also a state-of- the-art Middle School, and a relatively new High School.
Because we strongly uphold to the believe that “Comparison is the Thief of Joy” instead of comparing Beverly, and it’s schools, to it’s peers we are going to provide metrics that allow you to factor more in to your opinion of Beverly.
Enjoy Breweries?
You’re in luck. There are five within a 9 iron swing distance of each other. Traveling from another town? You can park once or ride the train and hit them all.
Backbeat Brewing 31A Park Street – plenty of seasonal outside seating. Child friendly. Live music.
https://www.backbeatbrewing.com/
Coastal Mass. Brewing, 95 Rantoul Street – set on the lower level of a massive brick mill building with artist lofts above. Lots of events and great food partnering.
https://coastalmassbrewing.com/our-events/2024/7/22/inaugural-summer-beverly-beer-mile
Gentile Brewing Company, 59 Park Street – a little more intimate. Thursday and Friday 4-10PM Saturday and Sunday Noon to 6PM.
TOTALLY DOG FRIENDLY. Inside and outside seating.
2026 RIP: Old Planters Brewing Co. 232 Rantoul Street – Closed FOREVER.
If Backbeat, Coastal and Gentile haven’t scratched your itch then I guess you’re going to have to navigate across town lines to the NorthShore’s new iconic beer garden at Alfalfa Farm in Topsfield MA at 267 Rowley Bridge Road. Free parking for you another 100 cars.
Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-9pm
Friday 2pm-10pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
Sunday 12pm-8pm
Still Renting an apartment or know someone you love or care about who is passing their paychecks though ACH to a LandLORD?
The best gift you can give them is to introduce them to our Tenants Lounge.
Politics
In the 2024 Presidential election Beverly voted Blue more than 2 to 1 over Red.
Republican: 7,413 ( Donald Trump & JD Vance )
Democrat: 15,536 ( Kamala Harris & Tim Walz)
Real Estate Taxes
The residential 2024 Tax Rate is on the low side at $11.23 per thousand with a one of the lower average home tax bills in county. (annual tax on homes range from $6K to $22K in eastern Massachusetts)
Commuting.
Boston can be accessed through one of 5 commuter rail stations, 4 of which have parking. The main station, Beverly Depot even has a new covered parking garage. There is also highway access via Ted Williams Tunnel, Sumner Tunnel, Tobin Bridge, or Route 93 as well as alternative ground routes for cyclists.
When commuting TO Beverly, if your route takes Route 128, exit numbers were recently changed. Read here to make sure you have the correct exit number to get to Beverly before starting your commute!
K-12 Education
Beverly invests in $56.9 million in teacher and schools through its annual budget.
The MCAS Tests from the most recent year shows Beverly’s performance above State average for the Higher/Advanced/Proficient levels and lower than State Average for the Needs Improvement/Warning-Failing categories (less students in these lower categories).
Housing Stock
The housing stock in Beverly has been almost fully gentrified. Once a factory/mill town, the former industrial workers apartments have mostly been condo-ed or upgraded.
Old factories have been converted into housing and mills into professional office space. Historical features have been maintained in many buildings such as The Gateway, and the gorgeous repurposing of the Cummings Center which has opened up public water access and walking trails.
In the past 5 years an abundance of new apartment building been built to meet the needs of professionals relocating to Beverly to access to the commuter rail to Boston and to enjoy Beverly’s other coastal amenities.
Still Renting an apartment or know someone you love or care about who is passing their paychecks though ACH to a LandLORD?
The best gift you can give them is to introduce them to our Tenants Lounge.