City profile · Massachusetts · Census ACS 2023

Everett, MA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Everett - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

49,236
Residents
$79,658
Median income
$605,200
Median home
$2,941
Median rent (state)

Everett - the verdict

Everett ranks in the 61st percentile for household income and the 41st percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

61st
percentile, household income
89th
percentile, home value
97th
percentile, median rent
41st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Everett, MA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 49,236 residents in Everett, a small city within Massachusetts. The typical household in Everett brings in $79,658 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.5%. Typical homes in Everett are valued around $605,200, and the median resident age is 35.8 years. Educational attainment runs 23.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 68.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 206 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 506% from five years earlier. Everett reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1662.1 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Massachusetts carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Massachusetts scores 105.8 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,941 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $330 across Massachusetts, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Everett report an average commute of 32.3 minutes, with 50.4% driving alone and 8.6% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 93.5 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

49,236 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Massachusetts

Median Household Income

$79,658 /yr

Poverty 14.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.8 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Massachusetts average

How does Everett compare to other US cities?

Everett measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 61% higher than other cities
Home value 89% pricier than other cities
Median rent 97% pricier than other cities
Safety 41% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Massachusetts, Everett ranks #122 of 149 Massachusetts cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Everett's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Massachusetts, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

61stIncome percentile
41stSafety percentile

61st percentile nationally for median household income · 41st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Everett's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Everett's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Everett's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Everett's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$605,200 11th percentile more affordable than 11% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Everett $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Everett, MA Everett, MA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Everett, MA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Everett, MA median $79,658/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Everett, MA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Everett, MA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
49,236
Median Income
$79,658
Median Home Value
$605,200
Median Age
35.8
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Labor force participation
68.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1662.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
347.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1314.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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46,000 residents48,000 residents50,000 residents52,000 residents54,000 residents56,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 48,908 residents 53,572 residents ▲ +9.5%
Everett's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
206
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
206
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 34
2020 124
2021 415
2022 276
2023 199
2024 206

Permit volume increased 506% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
32.3 minutes
Drive Alone
50.4%
Carpool
14.4%
Public Transit
17.4%
Walk
4.6%
Work from Home
8.6%
Other
4.6%

Based on 26,309 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Massachusetts - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$160
avg/month
Natural Gas
$110
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$330
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Massachusetts state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Massachusetts state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Everett sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.8
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,941/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Massachusetts

Barnstable
49,232 people
Attleboro
46,499 people
Arlington
46,015 people
Methuen
53,043 people
Peabody
54,180 people
Salem
44,241 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Everett's 49,236 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Coral Gables, FL
49,243 people
Bedford, TX
49,191 people
Lawrence, IN
49,284 people
Azusa, CA
49,318 people
Antelope, CA
49,080 people
Dublin, OH
49,031 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Everett's $79,658 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

East Providence, RI
$79,660 median income
Ault, CO
$79,654 median income
Traer, IA
$79,653 median income
Harwood Heights, IL
$79,651 median income
Neches, TX
$79,667 median income
Portsmouth, IA
$79,643 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Everett, MA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Everett, MA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 42.6% 12.8% 7.8% 12.4% 23.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 31.3% White 42.6% Black or African American 12.8% Asian 7.8% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 12.4% Two or more races 23.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Everett compares to nearby Massachusetts cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Everett (this city) 49,236 $79,658
Barnstable 49,232 $97,348
Attleboro 46,499 $93,266
Arlington 46,015 $141,440
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Everett, MA?

What is the population of Everett, MA? +

Everett, MA has a population of 49,236 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Everett, MA? +

The median household income in Everett is $79,658 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Everett? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Everett; the closest available measure is the Massachusetts state average, a cost of living index of 105.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Massachusetts vary by metro area.

Is Everett, MA safe? +

Everett has a total crime rate of 1662.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Everett, MA? +

A typical home in Everett is worth $605,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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