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Is Revere a Good Place to Live? Revere, Massachusetts: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Revere ranks #394 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #186 of 524 smaller cities and #14 of 25 in Massachusetts. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (34.2 min, #490 of 524) and low graduation rates (75%, #405 of 437).
Revere by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Revere's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Revere?
Revere's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,076/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $613,679, 7% below the typical Massachusetts home ($661,896).
| Measure | Revere | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 108.3#1046 of 1,308 | 105.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $613,679#949 of 1,187 | $661,896 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,809/mo#995 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $597,400#1073 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,076/mo#1126 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.9x#1140 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 28.6%#1215 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Revere housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Revere is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro.
Massachusetts housing market →Is Revere safe?
Revere recorded 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 4% below the US rate of 328 and 4% above Massachusetts's 303. That ranks #579 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #256 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Revere Police Department. Property crime runs 1,108 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Revere | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 314#579 of 1,085 | 303 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,108#267 of 1,085 | 1,031 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Revere?
The median household in Revere earns $86,969, 5% above the US figure of $83,163 and 17% below Massachusetts ($104,828). Unemployment is 4.6% (US 4.3%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Revere | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $86,969#506 of 1,312 | $104,828 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.6%#737 of 1,058 | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 11.5%#618 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Revere?
The median resident of Revere is 39.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #987 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 45.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Revere | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 39.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 24.6%#987 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 45.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Revere's schools and health?
Revere's 11 public schools graduate 75% of students in four years (Massachusetts 90.1%), with 11.5 students per teacher and $20,150 spent per pupil. 25.7% of adults are obese and 10.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Revere | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 75%#984 of 1,063 | 90.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 11.5#52 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $20,150#191 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 25.7%#166 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.3%#460 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.9%#840 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 10.2%#679 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 7,344 students are enrolled in Revere's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Revere?
The average commute in Revere is 34.2 minutes (Massachusetts 30.6); 21.8% of workers take transit and 9.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Revere scores 14.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #90 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.6°F and winters 32.5°F, with 43.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Revere | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 34.2 min#1252 of 1,312 | 30.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 17.3%#1259 of 1,312 | 13.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 53.1% | 62% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 21.8% | 7.8% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.8% | 4.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 9.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 14.5#90 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.8 | 23.1 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 39 | 24.6 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 45.5 | 31.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 56.4 | 40.8 | 3.6 |
| May | 66.5 | 50.3 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 76.2 | 59.7 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 82.1 | 66 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 80.4 | 65.1 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 73.1 | 58.2 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 62.1 | 47.5 | 4 |
| Nov | 51.6 | 37.9 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 42.2 | 29.2 | 4.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Boston.
| Measure | Revere | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 51.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 71.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 32.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 43.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Boston.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Revere?
Suffolk County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Suffolk County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, earthquake, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 98% of US counties.
| Measure | Revere | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.08%#43 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Suffolk County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Suffolk County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0093% | 74% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0062% | 71% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0039% | 69% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0017% | 20% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.045% | 7% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Revere compare with similar-size cities?
Revere is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #186 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 60,012.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revere, MAPop. 60,012 | #394 | 60.2 | $86,969 | $2,076/mo | 314 | 34.2 min |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | #1156 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year | 31.8 min |
| Wylie, TXPop. 60,334 | #278 | 62.6 | $119,522 | $2,189/mo | 81 | 31.4 min |
| Great Falls, MTPop. 60,329 | #997 | 50.1 | $63,373 | $900/mo | 631 | 14.9 min |
| Owensboro, KYPop. 60,302 | #908 | 51.6 | $56,357 | $905/mo | 413 | 17.1 min |
| Madison, ALPop. 60,106 | #28 | 72.1 | $134,655 | $1,453/mo | 152 | 20.2 min |
| Blue Springs, MOPop. 59,965 | #348 | 61.0 | $88,920 | $1,277/mo | 228 | 25.7 min |
| Corvallis, ORPop. 59,960 | #600 | 56.7 | $65,012 | $1,391/mo | 173 | 16.1 min |
| Hanford, CAPop. 59,754 | #956 | 50.8 | $76,461 | $1,309/mo | 345 | 22.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Revere compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Revere ranks #14 of the 25 Massachusetts cities we track, with a score of 60.2 against Massachusetts's statewide 70. Its households earn 17% below the Massachusetts median. Violent crime is 4% above the statewide rate. Homes are 7% below the typical Massachusetts home.
| City | Rank in MA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline, MAPop. 63,266 | #1 | 79.5 | $142,101 | $2,835/mo | 124 |
| Newton, MAPop. 89,044 | #2 | 78.3 | $190,304 | $2,370/mo | 56 |
| Somerville, MAPop. 81,036 | #3 | 72.4 | $132,572 | $2,517/mo | 195 |
| Medford, MAPop. 59,354 | #4 | 71.9 | $129,540 | $2,509/mo | 181 |
| Cambridge, MAPop. 118,796 | #5 | 70.4 | $130,748 | $2,787/mo | 436 |
| Waltham, MAPop. 64,902 | #6 | 69.3 | $120,216 | $2,268/mo | 224 |
| Quincy, MAPop. 102,114 | #7 | 66.1 | $98,882 | $2,118/mo | 302 |
| Methuen Town, MAPop. 53,475 | #8 | 65.3 | $113,310 | $1,749/mo | 114 |
| Framingham, MAPop. 72,399 | #9 | 64.5 | $107,419 | $2,033/mo | 264 |
| Malden, MAPop. 65,906 | #10 | 64.0 | $100,606 | $2,204/mo | 203 |
| Weymouth Town, MAPop. 58,505 | #11 | 62.2 | $102,714 | $1,941/mo | 237 |
| Peabody, MAPop. 54,695 | #12 | 61.6 | $96,657 | $1,950/mo | 292 |
| Boston, MAPop. 666,442 | #13 | 61.1 | $97,344 | $2,147/mo | 583 |
| Revere, MAPop. 60,012 | #14 | 60.2 | $86,969 | $2,076/mo | 314 |
| Haverhill, MAPop. 67,698 | #15 | 59.1 | $88,326 | $1,668/mo | 330 |
| Lowell, MAPop. 118,368 | #16 | 56.5 | $78,658 | $1,625/mo | 505 |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #17 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 |
| Worcester, MAPop. 207,055 | #18 | 56.0 | $70,102 | $1,487/mo | 602 |
| Lynn, MAPop. 101,709 | #19 | 55.6 | $75,043 | $1,722/mo | 561 |
| Chicopee, MAPop. 55,295 | #20 | 55.1 | $62,615 | $1,157/mo | 482 |
| New Bedford, MAPop. 100,998 | #21 | 52.5 | $56,981 | $1,137/mo | 345 |
| Brockton, MAPop. 105,386 | #22 | 52.3 | $80,115 | $1,641/mo | 538 |
| Lawrence, MAPop. 88,736 | #23 | 52.1 | $60,433 | $1,662/mo | 361 |
| Fall River, MAPop. 94,082 | #24 | 48.2 | $56,673 | $1,155/mo | 768 |
| Springfield, MAPop. 154,749 | #25 | 45.5 | $52,656 | $1,144/mo | 871 |
All 25 Massachusetts cities we track, by overall score. Massachusetts statewide: median income $104,828, violent crime 302.7 per 100,000.
How is Revere's score calculated?
Revere scores 60.2 out of 100, #394 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Massachusetts's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Revere. Similar-size median 55.5.
54.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Revere's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
78.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Revere. Similar-size median 58.9.
66.0 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Revere's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
63.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Revere's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
42.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Revere. Similar-size median 56.1.
56.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Revere. Similar-size median 42.4.
35.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Revere. Similar-size median 50.0.
55.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Revere's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
71.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
81.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Revere's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Revere has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Revere
Is Revere, MA a good place to live?
Revere ranks #394 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #186 of 524 smaller cities and #14 of 25 in Massachusetts. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (34.2 min, #490 of 524) and low graduation rates (75%, #405 of 437).
What is the cost of living in Revere?
Revere's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,076/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $613,679, 7% below the typical Massachusetts home ($661,896).
What is the crime rate in Revere?
Revere recorded 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 4% below the US rate of 328 and 4% above Massachusetts's 303. That ranks #579 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #256 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Revere Police Department. Property crime runs 1,108 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Revere?
The median household in Revere earns $86,969, 5% above the US figure of $83,163 and 17% below Massachusetts ($104,828). Unemployment is 4.6% (US 4.3%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Revere?
Median rent in Revere is $2,076/mo (Census), #1126 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,809/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 28.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Revere?
The typical home value in Revere is $613,679, up 1.1% in a year, against $661,896 for Massachusetts and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $597,400.
How are the public schools in Revere?
Revere's 11 public schools graduate 75% of students in four years (Massachusetts 90.1%), with 11.5 students per teacher and $20,150 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Revere?
The average commute is 34.2 minutes, #1252 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 30.6 minutes across Massachusetts. 17.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Revere?
Revere averages 51.9°F over the year, 71.6°F in summer and 32.5°F in winter, with 43.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Revere walkable?
Revere scores 14.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #90 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Revere at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Suffolk County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, earthquake, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 98% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Revere?
Suffolk County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Revere?
Revere has 60,012 residents. The median resident of Revere is 39.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #987 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 45.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Revere compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Revere ranks #14 of the 25 Massachusetts cities we track, with a score of 60.2 against Massachusetts's statewide 70. Its households earn 17% below the Massachusetts median. Violent crime is 4% above the statewide rate. Homes are 7% below the typical Massachusetts home.
What cities are similar in size to Revere?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Revere's population of 60,012 are North Miami, FL (#1156 overall), Wylie, TX (#278 overall), Great Falls, MT (#997 overall), Owensboro, KY (#908 overall), and Madison, AL (#28 overall). Revere is #394.