Massachusetts
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.
Worcester, MA
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Livability Quincy, MA
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Quick Facts About Massachusetts
- Median Household Income
- $107,882
- Average Property Tax
- $2,904
- State Population
- 7,175,984
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6.25 %
- State Income Tax
- 5%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,577
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
9 Surprisingly Affordable Spring Break Destinations
See and save in these fun cities.
How to Maximize Your PTO in 2026 – And Where to Spend it
Want to know how to turn 14 days of PTO into 45 days off this year? Maximize your PTO at these must-visit destinations across the country.
5 Small Towns with Big Holiday Charm
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and you can celebrate the happiest season of all in these scenic spots.
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.
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.