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Everett, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
49,236 Population 14,396/sq mi density
$79,658 Median Income $35,941 per capita
$605,200 Home Value $625,111 Zillow
$1,988 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
519 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,658 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$605,200 home value, $1,988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
519 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Everett, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,658
6% above
$35,941 per capita
Home Value
$605,200
115% above
Zillow: $625,111
Median Rent
$1,988/mo
71% above
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
519/100K
37% above
1,320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Everett Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Everett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
215%
Rent
171%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
137%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Everett a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Everett residents earn a median household income of $79,658 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,941. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Everett is $605,200 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $625,111. Median rent is $1,988/month, with 33.9% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Everett reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,320/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.

Education

23.5% of adults in Everett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Everett has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population49,236
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density14,396/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,658
Per Capita$35,941
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525

Housing

C
Home Value$605,200
Rent$1,988
Ownership36.5%
Zillow$625,111
Housing Units18,170
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent519/100K
Property1,320/100K
Murder6.4/100K
Assault432/100K
Burglary220/100K

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,117/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation43 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries29

Did You Know?

Everett was founded in 1630.
The median home in Everett was built in 1938.
17.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.