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Revere, MA


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Revere, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts, in Suffolk county, is 3 miles E of Malden, Massachusetts (center to center) and 4 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 47,283 people lived in Revere.

The People and Families of Revere

In Revere, about 44% of adults are married. Revere is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Revere had a median family income of $45,865.

Political Inclinations

Revere residents donated more money ($5,200) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Revere Housing

An estimated 50% of living spaces in Revere are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Revere, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Revere, 75% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the city.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRevere Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Revere Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Revere, MA

Comparing Revere 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population84
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity510
Male Share of the Population55
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 Income41
People Above Poverty41
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times24
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime51
Low Violent Crime31

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Historic Revere

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State bath house (Revere Beach) c1906.

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State bath house (Revere Beach) c1906.

The Fireplace in living room (Paul Revere House) c1909

The Kitchen (Paul Revere House) c1909

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