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Devens, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,871
Population
276/sq mi density
$113,125
Median Income
$30,905 per capita
$464,000
Home Value
$552,240 Zillow
$1,628
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
1,663 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,125 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$464,000 home value, $1,628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Devens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5434°N, 71.6140°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Middlesex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in |
Devens has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").