Signals
Danvers
Broomfield
Climate
63 · Bottom 27%
vs59 · Bottom 11%
Physical resilience
78 · Top 27%
vs71 · Top 35%
Housing affordability
72 · Bottom 37%
vs70 · Bottom 33%
Access
96 · Top 32%
vs100 · Top 1%
Economic stability
77 · Top 13%
vs76 · Top 14%
Measured values
| Metric | Danvers | Broomfield | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,098 | 76,304 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $125,395 | $123,874 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $58,972 | $64,288 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,116/sq mi | 2,314/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $644,200 | $664,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,076 | $2,126 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.2% | 62.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 60.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.8% | 6.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 82°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 20°F | 18°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.9" | 15.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 15 mi | 5 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 27.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 45.3 | 38.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 8 | 17 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 12.18 | 18.55 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Danvers
Elevated or high exposure: coastal flooding, earthquake, hurricane.
Broomfield
Elevated or high exposure: hail, tornado.
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