What are the best places to live in Massachusetts?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Massachusetts by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Massachusetts based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Massachusetts?

The safest cities in Massachusetts are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Massachusetts neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Massachusetts?

Cost of living varies widely across Massachusetts. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Massachusetts. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Massachusetts?

The top-rated school districts in Massachusetts are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Massachusetts a good state to live in?

Massachusetts offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Massachusetts - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Massachusetts Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 12 ZIP codes in Massachusetts - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
02108 Boston	5,430	$177,343	$779,332	85
02109 Boston	3,870	$168,017	$962,042	81
02116 Boston	22,810	$180,412	$972,196	81
02139 Cambridge	41,780	$122,519	$520,529	78
02110 Boston	2,980	$155,849	$1,029,376	78
02115 Boston	47,230	$75,902	$323,896	66
02134 Allston	30,280	$79,173	$340,054	66
02111 Boston	9,480	$60,881	$261,948	65
02127 Boston	33,480	$73,894	$368,263	63
02118 Boston	34,760	$61,760	$366,410	63
02119 Boston	30,510	$48,482	$163,009	52
02120 Boston	22,840	$51,175	$192,248	51

Top 10 Safest Cities in Massachusetts

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	02108 Boston	60.0	A+
2	02116 Boston	65.0	A+
3	02109 Boston	70.0	A+
4	02139 Cambridge	105.0	A
5	02118 Boston	225.0	B+
6	02115 Boston	252.0	B
7	02134 Allston	253.0	B
8	02111 Boston	322.0	B
9	02127 Boston	332.0	B
10	02119 Boston	645.0	C

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Massachusetts

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	02119 Boston	$163,009	$958/mo	52
2	02120 Boston	$192,248	$859/mo	51
3	02111 Boston	$261,948	$1,201/mo	65
4	02115 Boston	$323,896	$1,317/mo	66
5	02134 Allston	$340,054	$1,285/mo	66
6	02118 Boston	$366,410	$1,341/mo	63
7	02127 Boston	$368,263	$1,104/mo	63
8	02139 Cambridge	$520,529	$1,929/mo	78
9	02108 Boston	$779,332	$3,570/mo	85
10	02109 Boston	$962,042	$2,700/mo	81

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Massachusetts

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	02108 Boston	9.5/10	A+	85
2	02109 Boston	9.0/10	A+	81
3	02139 Cambridge	8.5/10	A	78
4	02116 Boston	8.3/10	A+	81
5	02111 Boston	7.4/10	B	65
6	02127 Boston	6.7/10	B	63
7	02118 Boston	6.5/10	B+	63
8	02115 Boston	6.5/10	B	66
9	02134 Allston	6.4/10	B	66
10	02120 Boston	5.3/10	C	51

Massachusetts Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Massachusetts

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Massachusetts

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Massachusetts

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