Living in Revere, MA

Explore Revere and see how it fits the life you want to build.

60,012 Population Suffolk County County City Place Type Massachusetts State OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match6.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Revere at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population60,012
Median Household Income$86,969
Median Home Value$597,400
Median Gross Rent$2,076
Median Age39.2
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home9.2%
Homeownership45.6%
Housing Vacancy8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Revere is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Revere Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Revere and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.3 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Revere

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$597,400
Median Gross Rent$2,076
Homeownership45.6%
Housing Vacancy8.1%
Housing Value4.8/10
Housing Stability6.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Revere, MA

Median Household Income$86,969
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home9.2%
Employment6.2/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength8.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Revere and how households are structured

Population60,012
Median Age39.2
Average Household Size2.7

Revere is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Revere

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Revere point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High82.1°F
Average Winter Low23.1°F
Annual Rainfall50.5 in.
Annual Snowfall49.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Revere

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Revere is located in Suffolk County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Suffolk County.

County Intelligence

Revere & Suffolk County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Revere is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Revere.

Current NarrowTheList data for Revere shows a population of about 60,012. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Suffolk County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Revere.

For someone considering a move to Revere, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Chelsea, MA 2.7 miles away Winthrop Town, MA 3.3 miles away Everett, MA 3.4 miles away Malden, MA 3.5 miles away Lynn, MA 4.0 miles away Melrose, MA 4.2 miles away Boston, MA 5.9 miles away Somerville, MA 6.0 miles away Medford, MA 6.1 miles away Salem, MA 7.2 miles away Cambridge, MA 7.2 miles away Peabody, MA 7.9 miles away