The Town FilesRevere, Massachusetts
City in Suffolk County · population 62,186 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $597,400
- Household income
- $86,969
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 39.2
Revere is a city of 62,186 people in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $597,400, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Massachusetts towns, better transit than 98% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 97% of Massachusetts towns.
How Revere ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Revere is worth $597,400, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 6.9 times the median household income of $86,969, which is more affordable than 9% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,076 a month. 45.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Revere | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $597,400 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,076 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $86,969 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 45.6% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Revere
| People | Revere | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 44.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 34.2 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 93.9% |
Weather in Revere
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.2 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Revere since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 28, 2014 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 11, 2006.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 713,809 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $131,280 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Revere itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Revere
11 public schools with 7,344 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revere High | 9-12 | 2,098 | 13.4 |
| Garfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 690 | 10.6 |
| A. C. Whelan Elementary School | K-5 | 684 | 11.6 |
| Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School | K-5 | 652 | 10.9 |
| Abraham Lincoln | PK-5 | 604 | 11.6 |
| Rumney Marsh Academy | 6-8 | 579 | 10.3 |
| Susan B. Anthony Middle School | 6-8 | 568 | 10.7 |
| Garfield Middle School | 6-8 | 566 | 11.8 |
| Paul Revere | K-5 | 467 | 10.6 |
| Beachmont Veterans Memorial School | PK-5 | 327 | 9.3 |
| CityLab Innovation High School | 9-12 | 109 | 8.4 |
Towns near Revere
- Chelsea, MA2.7 mi · 40,787 people · home $493,500
- Nahant, MA2.9 mi · 3,334 people · home $748,800
- Winthrop Town, MA3.3 mi · 19,316 people · home $649,600
- Everett, MA3.4 mi · 49,075 people · home $610,000
- Saugus, MA3.5 mi · 28,619 people · home $603,400
- Malden, MA3.5 mi · 66,263 people · home $633,500
- Lynn, MA4.0 mi · 101,253 people · home $510,100
- Melrose, MA4.2 mi · 29,817 people · home $822,900
Revere questions
Is Revere, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Revere scores better for retirees than 2% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 3%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Revere?
The median owner-occupied home in Revere is valued at $597,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,969, so homes cost about 6.9 times income. Median rent is $2,076 a month.
What is the weather like in Revere?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 49.2 inches of snow.
Does Revere get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Revere since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 28, 2014. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)