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Massachusetts
Everett
Population 50,045
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Massachusetts
Melrose
Population 29,650
Everett, MA vs Melrose, MA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Everett, MA | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,045 | 29,650 |
| Median Household Income | $85,218 | $133,953 |
| Median Rent | $2,076/mo | $1,970/mo |
| Median Home Value | $610,000 | $822,900 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 108 | 108 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 52.4% | 48% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 3.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | 3.8% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 319 | 154 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,276 | 555 |
| Median AQI | 38 | 38 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 299 | 299 |
| Summer Highs | 80°F | 81°F |
| Winter Lows | 26°F | 21°F |
| Snowfall | 49 in/yr | 64 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 34.5 min |
| Hospitals | — | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| College Degree Rate | 24.9% | 62% |
| Foreign-Born % | 45.9% | 17.6% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +9.2% | -0.7% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.