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Beverly, MA vs Norwell, MA

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Highlights
Are people in Norwell older or younger than people in Beverly?
- The Median Age in Norwell is 1.4 years younger than in Beverly.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwell or Beverly?
- Norwell housing costs are 28.2% more expensive than Beverly housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwell or Beverly?
- The average commute for residents of Norwell is 9.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beverly.

Things to do in Beverly?
Beverly, Massachusetts is located in Essex County featuring numerous attractions such as the Long Hill Orchard combined with stores like North Shore Mall plus restaurants like The Bancroft.

Things to do in Norwell?
Norwell, MA is an inviting village southeast of Boston providing numerous delightful attractions such as Fisheries & Wildlife displaying its distinctive environment or Whitmans Pond perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Norwell Fest highlighting culture through foods, music and art each June.

 Beverly, MANorwell, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,258329,725,481
 Median Income$89,882  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$633,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beverly    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 10 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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Reviews for Norwell    2 Reviews

Not sure how the previous comments are accurate. Norwell is a suburban town, not rural.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Norwell is a lovely, rural town with small neighborhoods, a good range of home prices to appeal to most buyers (not much entry level ie: under $350,000) and easy  More

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