How are homes heated in Revere, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in Revere, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Revere, used by 57.6% (±3.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

25.1% heat with electricity.

12.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 57.6% (±3.0 points)
Electricity: 25.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 12.5%

Heating fuel in Revere

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Revere	Suffolk County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	57.6% (±3.0 points)	56.9%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	12.5% (±2.0 points)	7.2%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	25.1% (±2.4 points)	30.8%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.9% (±1.0 points)	2.7%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.6% (±0.6 points)	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.5% (±0.5 points)	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.7% (±0.4 points)	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Revere, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Suffolk County (7.2%).

It is also lower than in Massachusetts (22.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Revere, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Suffolk County (30.8%).

It is also higher than in Massachusetts (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Revere

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Revere
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Revere	—	25.1% (±2.4 points)	—
Chelsea	2.7 mi	30.4% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Nahant (community)	2.9 mi	14.2% (±4.9 points)	Lower
Nahant	2.9 mi	14.2% (±4.9 points)	Lower
Winthrop Town	3.3 mi	18.7% (±3.8 points)	Lower
Everett	3.4 mi	18.1% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Saugus (community)	3.5 mi	19.3% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Saugus	3.5 mi	19.3% (±3.0 points)	Lower
Malden	3.5 mi	23.3% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nahant (community), MA (14.2%), Nahant, MA (14.2%), Winthrop Town, MA (18.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chelsea, MA (30.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Suffolk County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Winthrop Town	12.7% (±2.5 points)
2	Revere	12.5% (±2.0 points)
3	Boston	6.7% (±0.4 points)
4	Chelsea	5.7% (±1.8 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Revere

What is the most common way to heat a home in Revere?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Revere, used by 57.6% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Revere heat with oil?

12.5% (±2.0 points) of occupied homes in Revere use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Revere have electric heat?

25.1% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Revere heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Revere city, Massachusetts

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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