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Gloucester, Massachusetts houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gloucester, MA (Essex County) — Census median home value $587,800, county listing prices down about 2.7% over the past year. Market data for Gloucester houses and the broader area.
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Gloucester, MA is in Essex County, Massachusetts — this guide covers houses in Gloucester and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 29,862, with a median household income of $87,898. Census data puts Gloucester houses at a median value of $587,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Essex County's current median listing price runs $772,450, down about 2.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Gloucester housing market
Gloucester is in Essex County, Massachusetts. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gloucester and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$587,800
Population (Census ACS)
29,862
Median household income
$87,898
County price trend (2025)
4.84% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gloucester market snapshot
Population
29,862
County
Essex County
Median Household Income
$87,898
Median Home Value (city)
$587,800
Median Listing Price (Essex County)
$772,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,395/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gloucester's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $587,800. Separately, Essex County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $772,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Essex County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.84% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gloucester has an estimated population of 29,862 and a median household income of $87,898, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gloucester's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Essex County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Gloucester.
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Nearby communities include Rockport, Essex, Ipswich, Beverly, Rowley, Marblehead, Topsfield, Danvers, Salem, Swampscott, Boxford, Peabody, Salisbury, Newburyport, Lynn, Lynnfield.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Wakefield (~21.1 mi), Revere (~21.1 mi), Reading (~22.3 mi), Hull (~22.3 mi), Melrose (~22.4 mi), Winthrop Town (~22.7 mi), Malden (~23.5 mi), Stoneham (~23.5 mi), Chelsea (~23.8 mi), Everett (~24.3 mi), Wilmington (~24.7 mi), Woburn (~25.7 mi), Medford (~25.8 mi), Boston (~26.3 mi), Winchester (~26.3 mi), Somerville (~26.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Gloucester data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
29,862
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$587,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$87,898
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,395
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.84%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$772,450
Census place type
city
County
Essex County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
26.19 sq mi
Census GEOID
2526150
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Gloucester
Schools
Lynn — 27 schools, 15,556 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Essex addresses may be served by Lynn, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Gloucester FAQ
What are houses worth in Gloucester, MA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gloucester at $587,800. Essex County's current median listing price runs $772,450, down about 2.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Gloucester, MA?
For owner-occupied houses in Gloucester, Census ACS data shows a median value of $587,800. Active listing prices in Essex County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gloucester, MA?
Gloucester houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Essex County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Gloucester, MA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gloucester's population at approximately 29,862.
What's the median rent in Gloucester, MA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gloucester at approximately $1,395 per month.
What is the median household income in Gloucester, MA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gloucester at approximately $87,898.
Is the Gloucester housing market growing?
Essex County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.84% annual change in 2025.
Is Gloucester, MA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gloucester's median home value at about 6.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Gloucester, MA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lynn for many Gloucester addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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