City · Massachusetts
Everett, Massachusetts
Everett, city, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Everett had 53,572 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 49,075 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 50,045 (±33). GEOID 2521990.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,572
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,075 · ACS 2020-2024: 50,045 ±33
Median household income
$85,218
±$7,101 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$610,000
±$23,158 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,076
±$69 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Everett and what county is it in?
Everett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 14,362 residents per square mile in 2020.
Everett is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Everett, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,572 people lived in Everett on July 1, 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 49,075 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 50,045 (±33).
| Measure | Everett | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 50,045 ±33 | 1,638,365 | +3,927 |
| Households | 17,466 ±735 | 634,215 | +1,445 |
| Average household size | 2.86 ±0.12 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,827 ±734 | 664,267 | +1,761 |
Everett's population since 2000
From 38,037 in 2000 to 53,572 in 2025: up 40.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Everett as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Everett?
The median resident of Everett is 35.2 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 34.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.5%. 45.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Everett | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±1.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±1.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±1.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 53.7% ±1.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.5% ±4.0 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.4% ±3.4 pts | 65.1% | −9.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | −7.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 45.9% ±3.0 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 63.4% ±3.1 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±2.3 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8% ±2.2 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9% ±2.4 pts | 59.5% | +4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±1.8 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Everett earn?
Half of Everett's 17,466 households earn less than $85,218 a year (±$7,101), against $130,847 in Middlesex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $80,645 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Everett | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,218 ±$7,101 | $130,847 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,889 ±$6,436 | $178,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,594 ±$2,263 | $69,556 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6% ±7.4 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8% ±2.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±1.2 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.6 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Everett?
Owners occupy 37.2% of Everett's occupied homes and renters 62.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $610,000 by its owner (±$23,158). The median renter pays $2,076 a month including utilities, and 47.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Everett | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $610,000 ±$23,158 | $727,800 | +$110,584 |
| Median gross rent | $2,076 ±$69 | $2,201 | +$287 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.0% ±4.5 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,724 ±$148 | $3,224 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.2% ±2.8 pts | 61.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 62.8% ±2.8 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 18,827 ±734 | 664,267 | +1,761 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 19.6% ±2.0 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 53.3% ±3.3 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.0% ±3.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Everett building?
Builders took permits for 197 new housing units in Everett in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Everett work and get to work?
51.7% of Everett's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Everett | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.5% ±2.1 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 51.7% ±3.2 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 16.2% ±3.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±2.0 pts | 24.7% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.0 min ±1.5 | 29.9 min | −2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Everett?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Everett (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,098 (Tract 3425.02) to $123,214 (Tract 3423.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3426Middlesex County | 5,961 | $91,575 |
| Tract 3422.01Middlesex County | 5,653 | $96,303 |
| Tract 3421.01Middlesex County | 5,566 | $98,750 |
| Tract 3421.02Middlesex County | 4,954 | $68,864 |
| Tract 3424.02Middlesex County | 4,542 | $99,539 |
| Tract 3422.02Middlesex County | 4,258 | $80,641 |
| Tract 3425.01Middlesex County | 4,228 | $63,500 |
| Tract 3423.02Middlesex County | 3,972 | $123,214 |
| Tract 3424.01Middlesex County | 3,678 | $60,115 |
| Tract 3423.01Middlesex County | 3,652 | $82,255 |
| Tract 3425.02Middlesex County | 3,581 | $56,098 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Everett) · Census block assignment files
How does Everett compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Everett is the 769th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Everett ranks 348th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 461 |
| Median household income | 348th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 425th | 460 |
| Median home value | 166th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 71st | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 422nd | 459 |
| Median age | 443rd | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 454th | 460 |
| Work from home | 367th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 71st | 459 |
Everett's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Everett with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Everett?
4 of the 57 figures for Everett on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Everett are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Everett.