Devens: Economy & Jobs
Devens reports a median household income of $189,250 (2.0× higher than Worcester County median $95,939; 1.8× higher than Massachusetts median $103,960), with homes at a median value of $556,800. The surrounding county supports 926,104 jobs (avg $113,704).
- $152,234 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Massachusetts $122,612).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $189,250 — above the Massachusetts median ($97,344). Poverty rate 25.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 9.5% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $825,030 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $125,597,401 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $152,234 (vs Massachusetts $122,612) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $128,907 |
| Median Household Income | $189,250 (vs Massachusetts $97,344) |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $189,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 28% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 28.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 926,104 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $105,301,558,486 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $113,704 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,643,450 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% (vs Massachusetts 3.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 92 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 3,407 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 37.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 44,541 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 935,121 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 93,253,866 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 291 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 365 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 298 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 257 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 11 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 73 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 140 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 46 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,381 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,238 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 81 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 560 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Rapid Refill 125 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MIDDLESEX WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $24,099,134,977 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 14,766.61 (vs Massachusetts $12,525) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,632,002 people (vs Massachusetts 59,354) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 39.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 5.9% |
| Pct Walked | 28.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 48.6 years (vs Massachusetts 38.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 27.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12