At a Glance
Median Income
$113,125
$30,905 per capita
Home Value
$464,000
Zillow: $575,041
Median Rent
$1,628/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.8% smoking rate
How Devens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Devens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Devens a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Devens residents earn a median household income of $113,125 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,905. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Devens is $464,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,041. Median rent is $1,628/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
27.7% of adults in Devens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Devens has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,871
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,125
Per Capita$30,905
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
A
Home Value$464,000
Rent$1,628
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$575,041
Housing Units305
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation305 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Devens was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.