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Everett, Massachusetts

Introduction to Everett, Massachusetts

Everett, Massachusetts is 1 miles SE of Malden, Massachusetts and 3 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Middlesex county. The city is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Everett is 38,037.

Everett History

Everett was originally a part of Charlestown, and later, of Malden. The first settlers arrived here in 1630, and the community was named after the statesman, Edward Everett. Everett was incorporated in the year 1870 as a town, but after tallying population figures a few years down the line, it was decided that the town could become a city. Therefore, in 1892, the Massachusetts Legislature incorporated it as the City Everett.

Everett and nearby Attractions

  • Everett Square
  • Whidden Memorial Hospital Medical Library
  • Mystic River Industrial Park
  • Everett City Hall
  • Elm Street Baptist Church
  • Woodlawn Cemetery

Things To Do In Everett

On a trip to Everett, one can pay a visit to the various historical destinations like the Boston Children's Museum, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site. There are also several public libraries, churches and cemeteries that say a lot about the history and culture of Everett. One of the best ways of exploring the city is by talking a walk down the Freedom Trail, which will take one around all the important sites and attractions of the city. There are also a number of parks that offer recreational facilities for both adults and children. Enthusiastic shoppers can take advantage of the numerous plazas dotting the streets of the city.

Everett Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International Airport.

Everett Higher Education

The local college is Bunker Hill Community College.

High Points

Everett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyEverett Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyEverett Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 16%Everett Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Everett, MA

Comparing Everett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population62
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better51
Median Family Income52
People Above Poverty51
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime71
Low Violent Crime52

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