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Everett, Massachusetts


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Everett, Massachusetts

Everett, Massachusetts is 1 miles SE of Malden, Massachusetts (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Everett

In Everett, about 43% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Everett had a median family income of $49,876.

Political Inclinations

Among Everett political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,470. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Everett Housing

Of the housing in Everett, approximately 41% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Everett offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the city are low by Massachusetts standards.

Commuting

In Everett, 73% of commuters drive to work. Everett offers good access to public transportation.

Of Note

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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