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Where the sea meets history and art.

Gloucester exudes a salty, authentic feel, where fishing traditions meet a thriving arts scene. The community is friendly and close-knit, with a strong sense of local pride and a relaxed coastal pace of life. Expect to see fishermen mending nets alongside artists sketching seascapes.

Downtown Gloucester
COMMUNITY GUIDE · GLOUCESTER
Gloucester, Essex County

City Snapshot

Population

29,729

County

Essex County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$84,465

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Addison Gilbert Hospital

Lahey Health Urgent Care - Gloucester

This Week

Sunday Service

2026-10-25 at 10:00 AM

Community Leaders

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Elizabeth Warren

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Edward Markey

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Maura Healey
Maura Healey

Governor

Democratic Party