The map shows where residents in Massachusetts and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.
Desireability Index
Top 1%
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The most desired areas tend to be in the central parts of the state, while more affordable homes are in the southwest regions.
Median house prices in Massachusetts are $564,391, meaning Massachusetts homes are more expensive than the US median of $376,286. We analyzed a significant sample of states with similar populations like Arizona and Indiana, and found homes in Massachusetts cost much more.
These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in Massachusetts.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within Massachusetts varies very little.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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