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Boston may get most of the attention in this New England state, but Massachusetts holds many other livable communities, including Cambridge, Brookline and Newton. More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies are located in Massachusetts, including Liberty Mutual. The state also has more than 7,000 farms growing tobacco, livestock and fruit. Read on to learn more about working and living in Massachusetts, from the best places to live to details about education and careers to fun things to do.
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Quick Facts About Massachusetts
- Median Household Income
- $160,624
- Average Property Tax
- $3033.39
- State Population
- 7,179,998
- Sales Tax Rate
- 0.0625%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,669
Places We Love In Massachusetts
Cities in Massachusetts on Livability.com
- Abington, MA
- Adams, MA
- Agawam Town, MA
- Amesbury Town, MA
- Amherst, MA
- Andover, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Athol, MA
- Attleboro, MA
- Barnstable Town, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Beverly, MA
- Bliss Corner, MA
- Boston, MA
- Braintree Town, MA
- Bridgewater, MA
- Brockton, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Burlington, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Chicopee, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Cochituate, MA
- Danvers, MA
- Dedham, MA
- East Falmouth, MA
- East Harwich, MA
- Easthampton Town, MA
- Everett, MA
- Fall River, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Foxborough, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Franklin Town, MA
- Gardner, MA
- Gloucester, MA
- Greenfield Town, MA
- Haverhill, MA
- Hingham, MA
- Holbrook, MA
- Holyoke, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Hull, MA
- Kingston, MA
- Lawrence, MA
- Leominster, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Longmeadow, MA
- Lowell, MA
- Lynn, MA
- Lynnfield, MA
- Malden, MA
- Mansfield Center, MA
- Marblehead, MA
- Marlborough, MA
- Maynard, MA
- Medfield, MA
- Medford, MA
- Melrose, MA
- Methuen Town, MA
- Middleborough Center, MA
- Milford, MA
- Milton, MA
- Nantucket, MA
- Needham, MA
- New Bedford, MA
- Newburyport, MA
- Newton, MA
- North Adams, MA
- North Amherst, MA
- North Scituate, MA
- Northampton, MA
- Northborough, MA
- Norwood, MA
- Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA
- Oxford, MA
- Palmer Town, MA
- Peabody, MA
- Pinehurst, MA
- Pittsfield, MA
- Plymouth, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Randolph, MA
- Reading, MA
- Revere, MA
- Rockport, MA
- Salem, MA
- Salisbury, MA
- Saugus, MA
- Scituate, MA
- Sharon, MA
- Somerset, MA
- Somerville, MA
- South Amherst, MA
- South Yarmouth, MA
- Southbridge Town, MA
- Spencer, MA
- Springfield, MA
- Stoneham, MA
- Sturbridge, MA
- Swampscott, MA
- Taunton, MA
- Wakefield, MA
- Walpole, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Ware, MA
- Watertown Town, MA
- Webster, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- West Concord, MA
- West Springfield Town, MA
- West Yarmouth, MA
- Westfield, MA
- Weymouth Town, MA
- Whitinsville, MA
- Wilmington, MA
- Winchester, MA
- Winthrop Town, MA
- Woburn, MA
- Worcester, MA
- Yarmouth Port, MA
Experiences & Adventures in Massachusetts
10 Best Vacation Spots in the US: The 2026 Travelers’ Choice Guide
Looking for your next getaway? Find inspiration in TripAdvisor's list of this year's top travel destinations.
From Sea to Shining Sea: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating America’s 250
Gear up for July 4, 2026! Discover the ultimate guide to celebrating America's 250th birthday, featuring historic 13 colonies sites, the Civil Rights Trail and new museum openings.
9 Surprisingly Affordable Spring Break Destinations
See and save in these fun cities.
Food Scenes in Massachusetts
7 Underrated Food & Wine Festivals (In 7 Unexpected Places)
Want to sample creations from the country's best chefs without battling the crowds in South Beach? Add these under-the-radar festivals to your calendar.
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
The Most Unique Food Festival in Every State
We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the most far-fetched food festivals in each state. Here's where to find them.
Healthy Places in Massachusetts
Unexpected Healthcare Hubs: 6 Cities Redefining the Future of Medicine
Beyond the major metros, these unexpected healthcare hubs are redefining the future of medicine.
Massachusetts: Where to Live Now
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Northeast
These 25 Northeastern cities each have something special to offer.
6 Cities for Young Professionals to Settle Into After Graduation
Recent graduate? Here are six spots where young professionals thrive.
Best Places To Live in Massachusetts
This New England state is rich in American history, but the best places to live in Massachusetts are also modern and diverse, with a youthful vibe.
Education, Careers and Opportunity in Massachusetts
Best Cities for Engineers: The Top Regional Hubs for Career Growth
Looking to fast-track your engineering career without sacrificing your lifestyle? We partnered with labor market experts to uncover 15 mid-sized cities where engineering salaries stretch the furthest – without sacrificing quality of life or career momentum.
Massachusetts: Love Where You Live
50 Things You Didn’t Know About the Olympics
Can't make it to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games and have some serious FOMO? Us, too! Here are 50 things you might not know about the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
The Cities That Raised Football Players
The journey to the big game started in some unexpected places for these football stars.
The Most Romantic City In Every State
This Valentine's Day hit the open road with your honey and explore the most romantic cities around the country.
Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.