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Population:6,554,679
Pop. Change:3%
State:Massachusetts
Metro Area:Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Worcester, ... 5 more
County:Middlesex, Worcester, ... 14 more
City:Boston, Worcester, ... 435 more
Zip Code:02301, 02304, ... 711 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Massachusetts

As of 2011, Massachusetts's population is 6,554,679 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.25 percent.

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The median home cost in Massachusetts is $302,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.53 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Massachusetts's cost of living is 31.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Massachusetts public schools spend $7,734 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.1 students per teacher in Massachusetts.

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The unemployment rate in Massachusetts is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Massachusetts jobs have Increased by 0.31 percent.

Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Massachusetts's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes