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Retirement community in Beverly, Massachusetts

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Beverly, Massachusetts Retirement Guide

established retirement community
42

Retirement Score

Beverly, Massachusetts at a Glance

Median Home Price
$569,300
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; many public pensions exempt with partial rules for others.
Avg January Low
22.9°F
Cost of Living Index
109.4 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
42 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Beverly, Massachusetts, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
109.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$99,525High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Beverly's cost of living is 9.400000000000006% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$569,300High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,622High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
60.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Beverly using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,233

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,385

Median home price used: $569,300

Median rent reference: $1,622 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
27.7 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
27.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
69.5 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Beverly scores 27.7 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; many public pensions exempt with partial rules for others.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Massachusetts has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
84.1°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
22.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
50.1"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
272 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 272 sunny days a year and an average January low of 22.9°F, Beverly offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
58 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
23 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
42,414High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
40.3High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
18.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
6.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
2.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
2.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Beverly

Is Beverly, Massachusetts a good place to retire?▾

Beverly, Massachusetts is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Beverly, Massachusetts for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 109, roughly 9% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $569,300.

Does Massachusetts tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Massachusetts residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; many public pensions exempt with partial rules for others.

What is the climate like in Beverly, Massachusetts?▾

Beverly, Massachusetts has January average low around 23°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Beverly, Massachusetts?▾

Beverly scores 28/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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