Living in Everett, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Everett · Census data 2020–2024
Everett has 50,045 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $85,218 (18% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $610,000, the median rent is $2,076/month.
Everett at a glance
- Population
- 50,045
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40
- Median household income
- $85,218State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $610,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,076/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Everett a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Everett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Everett the median home value is $610,000, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,076 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,724 a month in housing costs.
Everett median household income
The median household income in Everett is $85,218 and the income per person is $37,594. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Everett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,827
- Owner-occupied
- 37.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.8%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.86
Everett demographics
- Population
- 50,045
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 17,466
- Foreign-born
- 45.9%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Everett ›
Education in Everett
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Everett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Everett
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 51.7%
- Public transit
- 16.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Everett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | 50,045 | $85,218 | $610,000 | $2,076 |
| Chelsea | 39,908 | $72,179 | $493,500 | $1,956 |
| Malden | 65,906 | $100,606 | $633,500 | $2,204 |
| Somerville | 81,036 | $132,572 | $911,300 | $2,517 |
| Medford | 59,354 | $129,540 | $755,500 | $2,509 |
| Revere | 60,012 | $86,969 | $597,400 | $2,076 |
| Melrose | 29,650 | $133,953 | $822,900 | $1,970 |
| Cambridge | 118,796 | $130,748 | $1,092,100 | $2,787 |
| Winthrop Town | 18,759 | $116,167 | $649,600 | $2,064 |
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What is the median household income in Everett, MA?
The median household income in Everett is $85,218, 18% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Everett?
The median home value in Everett is $610,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Everett?
The median gross rent in Everett is $2,076 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Everett, MA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Everett?
The median age in Everett is 35.2 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Everett?
The average commute to work in Everett is 35 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Everett?
The unemployment rate in Everett is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Everett?
24.9% of adults in Everett have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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