Massachusetts by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
2nd highest of 51 · 2024

$103,960

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
26th highest of 51 · 2025

301

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
4th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,762

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
16th highest of 51 · September 2026

4.3%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
41st highest of 51 · 2024

10%

U.S.: 12.5%