Massachusetts Living Index
Everett
Greater Boston · pop. 50,045
Encore Boston Harbor anchored a Mystic River waterfront revival; T-adjacent and unapologetically diverse.
Urban WalkerCity LifeCommuter Value
Livability Index
65
/ 100
Ranks #73 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$610k
7.2× household income
Household income
$85k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
15 min
peak driving
Population
50,045
5-yr trend 70/100
How Everett scores
Schools
67
Safety
56
Walkability
77
Transit
57
Biking
51
Dining
70
Nightlife
65
Arts & Culture
60
Green Space
45
Diversity
96
Climate
68
The honest read
Best for
Renters and investors betting on the next Somerville.
The tradeoff
Industrial pockets, school district still rebuilding, parts feel rough.
Compare on your terms
These scores reflect a neutral weighting. Your priorities are not neutral. Open the full atlas to tune schools, walkability, affordability, commute, and seven more dimensions, and see where Everett lands for you.
Nearby towns
Bordering and adjacent Massachusetts towns near Everett.
Popular comparisons
Common head‑to‑heads people search when looking at Everett.
Want my honest read on Everett?
I'm Gary Fikes, a licensed real estate agent at MP Signature Realty and the curator of this site. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll reply personally within 1 business day. No auto-dialer, no spam, no resale.