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

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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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Secondary education - 6/14/2015
Massachusetts offers exceptional college options from its highly regarded state system to a significant number of private colleges. Massachusetts is home to some... Read More

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Massachusetts - 6/3/2015
Massachusetts, especially the Boston area, is a great place to live. Well over 50 colleges and universities within a 100 mile radius so the entire region is always... Read More

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considering moving to fla naplles cape coral more interested in the gulf side would like to spend 225 pros and cons it is so cold here almost may and I have the heat on... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN MASSACHUSETTS

02148, 02301, 02155, 02360, 02169, 02124, 02151, 01960, 02780, 01844, 537 total

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