Best Places to Live in Massachusetts

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Massachusetts, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

$625,000

15 Lake St
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 1802 SqFt

$195,000

24 Evergreen Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1703 SqFt

$1,295,000

63 Andrew Mitchell Ln
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2316 SqFt

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex, Worcester, 14 total
Metro Area: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Worcester, 7 total
Political Ideology: Strongly liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Boston, Worcester, 426 total
Zip Codes: 02148, 02301, 02155, 02360, 02169, 02124, 02151, 01960, 02780, 01844, 537 total

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts is 3.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). 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 27.2% 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

Massachusetts voted Democratic in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Massachusetts's population is 6,789,319 people. Since 2010, 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 $407,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.6%. Check out the homes in the area

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 5.6% in the last 12 months. Browse Massachusetts Real Estate

The median home price in Massachusetts is $407,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Massachusetts 73 Reviews

About the truth os Springfield,Ma. - 1/23/2016
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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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ZIP CODES IN MASSACHUSETTS

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

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