Everett, MA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

Middlesex County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton · population 51,825

Everett, MA
Image: Wikipedia · Everett, Massachusetts
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65
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Everett stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $643,199
1-year +1.4%
5-yr CAGR +4.0%
vs 5-yr peak -0.4%
Population +1.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-02$643k$317k$435k$553k$671k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
78/100
Very walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
70/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,802/mo$0$1,500$3,001202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent12213580100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 19.1
Lean buy

At a 19.1 price-to-rent ratio, Everett is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
57 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
59 · w22%
Distance from peak
88 · w18%
Population growth
71 · w16%
Rent YoY
47 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
72 · w10%
Long thesis

Everett has held up across the cycle: home values at $643,199 with +4.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Everett's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Everett

Everett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 51,825. It anchors the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. The population grew 1.4% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Everett is $643,199 as of 2026-04, up 1.4% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.0% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Everett average $2,802 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+0.3%). The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

Net positive migration: population up 1.4% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
Held the highs: currently -0.4% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

Bear case

Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Everett (Wikipedia)

Everett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, directly north of Boston, bordering the neighborhood of Charlestown. The population was 49,075 at the time of the 2020 United States census.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

MayorRobert Van Campen
Area3.66 sq mi
Elevation10 ft
Settled1630
Motto"City of Pride, Progress, and Possibilities"
Density14366.22/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Middlesex County right now.

Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Middlesex County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Cities like Everett

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
35° / 21°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
81° / 64°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
200
~55% of year
Annual precip
48″ rain
43″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Moderate
Tornado
Low
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$96,500
Massachusetts state median
Top industries (state-level)
TechBiotechEducation/Healthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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