What are the schools like in Revere, MA?

Revere is served primarily by Revere. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Revere?

The median household income in Revere, MA is $78,968 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Revere, MA?

Revere has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.2 inches.

Revere, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Revere, MA affordable or expensive?

Revere's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Revere is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $518,600 and the median rent is $1,790 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Revere, MA?

Revere has a violent crime rate of 444.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1535.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Revere, MA a Good Place to Live?

Revere is a mid-sized city of 60,577 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $78,968 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Revere stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Revere is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Revere city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Revere's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Revere costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Revere, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$518,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,790	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,968	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Revere's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

444.8 /100k

Property Crime

1535.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Revere is served primarily by Revere. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Revere, MA	National Avg
School District	Revere	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Revere sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 49.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Revere, MA
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	49.2"

Demographics

Metric	Revere, MA	National Avg
Population	60,577	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Revere

Revere, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02151

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Revere, MA affordable or expensive?

Revere's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Revere roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $518,600 and median rent is $1,790/month.

What is the crime rate in Revere, MA?

Revere's violent crime rate is 444.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1535.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Revere?

Public schools in Revere are operated by Revere. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Revere, MA a good place to live?

Revere, MA has a population of 60,577, a median household income of $78,968, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Revere?

Revere averages 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 49.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Revere?

Revere, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02151.

What is the population of Revere?

The population of Revere, Massachusetts is 60,577 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Revere?

Key numbers for living in Revere: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $518,600, median household income $78,968, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Revere side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.