Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Gloucester, MA
$811,000Median listing price
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About Gloucester
Gloucester is America's oldest seaport — a working fishing city with an art colony, rocky beaches, and a dramatic coastline. Housing ranges from downtown apartments and fishermen's cottages to oceanfront estates.
Home prices in Gloucester
The median listing price in Gloucester is $811,000.
Top places in Gloucester
- Gloucester Harbor — the working waterfront and the Fisherman's Memorial (Man at the Wheel).
- Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach.
- Rocky Neck Art Colony — galleries and studios.
- Stage Fort Park — ocean views and the visitor center.
- Hammond Castle Museum.
- Downtown Main Street — shops, restaurants, and the theater.
Commuting from Gloucester
- Commuter Rail Rockport Line with in-town stations at Gloucester (downtown) and West Gloucester.
- Typical trip to North Station: approximately 60–70 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~45–55 minutes via Route 128 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Gloucester
Public schools: Gloucester Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gloucester FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gloucester, MA?
The median listing price in Gloucester is $811,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Gloucester, MA?
Commuter Rail Rockport Line with in-town stations at Gloucester (downtown) and West Gloucester. - Which school district serves Gloucester, MA?
Gloucester is served by Gloucester Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.