Massachusetts 

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Population

6,991,852

+4.8% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

Median Income

$67,846

Median Home Price

$557,300

Median Age

39.4

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.1 / 4.7

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a rich history and culture that dates back to the 1600s. Known as “The Bay State”, Massachusetts is home to the Boston harbor and numerous educational institutions, making it an economic and cultural center of the United States. The state is known for its beautiful natural wonders, such as Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, which draw tourists from all over the world. Massachusetts also boasts some of the most respected universities in America, including Harvard University, MIT, Boston University and Amherst College. With its robust economy and diverse population, Massachusetts continues to be a leader in New England.

State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex, Worcester, 14 total
Metro Area: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Worcester, 7 total
City: Boston, Worcester, 426 total
Zip Codes: 02148, 02301, 02155, 02360, 02169, 02124, 02151, 01960, 02780, 01844, 537 total
Cost of Living: 27.5% higher


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Massachusetts, Wa Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
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Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts is 6.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Massachusetts jobs have increased by 4.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Massachusetts's cost of living is 27.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Massachusetts's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Massachusetts, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Massachusetts remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 65.6% to 32.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Massachusetts's population is 6,991,852 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 29.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Massachusetts is Real Estate: $557,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.1%.

SCHOOLS
Massachusetts public schools spend $16,077 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17.2 students per teacher in Massachusetts. More Education



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Housing Market in Massachusetts

It's a good time to buy in Massachusetts. Home Appreciation is up 5.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Massachusetts is $557,300.
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Reviews for Massachusetts   71 Reviews
Secondary education - 6/14/2015
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Massachusetts - 6/3/2015
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ZIP CODES IN MASSACHUSETTS
02148, 02301, 02155, 02360, 02169, 02124, 02151, 01960, 02780, 01844, 537 total

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