Everett, MA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Everett, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Everett Almanac

Everett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Everett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Everett residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Everett Public Libraries

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Everett High Schools (2004)

EVERETT HIGH
548 BROADWAY
617-394-2490
Serves 1,715 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Everett Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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