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Massachusetts is of course where you’ll find Boston, but it has a lot more than Beantown going for it

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Looking For The East Coast Experience? Consider Real Estate in Massachusetts

Why is real estate all over Massachusetts rising in value? Read on…

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the largest state in New England by population, and Boston is that region’s largest single city. (New York does not consider itself part of New England because… reasons.) It has strong fishing, trade, agriculture, and tech industries, and has gained nearly half a million residents in the last 10 years. 

In this article, we’ll learn more about the state’s history, climate and people, as well as where the best Massachusetts real estate can be found (and no, it’s not all in Boston). 

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Things To See And Do In Massachusetts

Before buying real estate in Massachusetts, consider the location relative to both urban and countryside amenities. Whether you’ll be living there yourself or renting the property out, you might want to choose a place near one or more of Massachusetts’ many attractions. 

Massachusetts residents can explore the Freedom Train from Boston Common to Charlestown Naval Yard, see Faneuil Hall and its Ancient and Honorable Artillery Museum, spend time on the beaches at Cape Cod, see a baseball game at Fenway Park, Visit the museums at Harvard Square, or see the recreation of the Plimoth Plantation.

A Brief History Of Massachusetts

A Brief History Of Massachusetts

A Brief History Of Massachusetts

The land that Massachusetts real estate sits upon goes back farther than human history, of course. Before European colonization, the area belonged to the Wampanoag, Narragansett, Nipmuc, Pocomtuc, Mahican, and Massachusetts tribes, all Algonquian-speaking peoples. Initial European contact and settlement was friendly. Nevertheless, after contact nearly 90% of the populations of these people fell to disease. Many of those remaining fell fighting proxy wars between the Americans and the French.

Massachusetts was a major center of the US revolution from Colonial England, and led the industrialization of the nation in the 19th century. It became the first state to legalize same sex marriage in 2001, and legalized marijuana use in 2016.

A Brief History Of Massachusetts

Massachusetts Demographics

Massachusetts Demographics

Massachusetts Demographics

Massachusetts’ population was 7,029,917 as of the 2020 census, up nearly half a million from 2010. With so many people moving in you might worry if you still can buy land in Massachusetts. But it offers just shy of 3 million housing units. Furthermore, more than 17,000 building permits were issued in 2020 alone. Roughly 63% of the housing in the state is owner-occupied.

 Just over 91% of Massachusetts residents over the age of 25 have high school diplomas, and just over 44% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The median household income was $84,385 in 2020.

Massachusetts Demographics

The Climate and Weather In Massachusetts

The Climate and Weather In Massachusetts

The Climate and Weather In Massachusetts

Like much of New England, Boston has a humid continental climate dominated by the Atlantic Ocean. If you do buy real estate in Massachusetts, you can expect rain, snow and cold winters, but also warm summers and an average of 197 sunny days each year.  Most years, the state sees 49 inches of rain, compared to the national average of 38. It also sees 47 inches of snow on average, nearly twice the US average. In mid-summer, daytime high temperatures average around 82 degrees F, whereas January sees lows around 16 degrees F. It is prone to ‘nor-easters’ – intense winter storms coming off the sea. It also gets the occasional tropical storm or hurricane, especially in the southeast.  

The Climate and Weather In Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is the capital as well as the largest city in the state, so it is a prime place to buy or rent a house in Massachusetts. It had 675,000+ residents as of 2020, though there are nearly 5 million people living in the Greater Boston metro area. Boston is known for its art and cultural scene, its scientific research universities and its historical landmarks. 

Living in Greater Boston, you’ll be able to see a variety of pro sports teams play home games, see the oldest public park in the US (Boston Common), see the Franklin Park Zoo, tour the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, or spend the day at the museum of Fine Arts.

Boston, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester is the seat of its county government, boasting a population of more than 206,000 people in 2020. It is the 2nd largest single city in New England, and is located near the geographic center of the state. Worcester is a great place to buy real estate in Massachusetts because of its thriving biotech industries and efforts at urban renewal. 

 Residents and visitors to Worcester can explore sights like Bancroft tower, attend the stART on the Street local arts festival, attend the largest and most elaborate St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the state, or visit the 549-acre Green Hill Park

Worcester, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield is the seat of Hampden County. If you are buying a condo in Massachusetts, do not overlook Springfield as a location. Its population was nearly 156,000 in 2020. That makes it the 12th largest city in the Northeastern US. Its major employers include Smith& Wesson, General Dynamics and MassMutual, and the job market is strong. 

Springfield’s people can enjoy 6 Flags New England, a thriving dining and street food scene, and many famous music venues. Local fairs and festivals include the Eastern States Exposition, the Hoop City Jazz Festival, Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend, Springfield Gay Pride Week and the Stearns Square Concert Series. 

Springfield, Massachusetts

A Few Great Reasons To Buy Real Estate In Massachusetts

A Few Great Reasons To Buy Real Estate In Massachusetts

A Few Great Reasons To Buy Real Estate In Massachusetts

Here are a few of the best reasons to consider buying real estate in Massachusetts:

 They have a very strong sports culture. Whether your game is baseball, football, hockey or basketball, Boston’s pro teams have a very loyal fan base all over the nation. 

Summertime in Massachusetts is beautiful. Warm but not hot, temperatures rarely even reach the 90s, or drop below the 60s. Beautiful. 

Massachusetts’ schools are among the nation’s best. MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Boston College… the list goes on and on. Some of the oldest and best universities in the country are at your doorstep.  

The economy is diverse, making it resilient. 

Massachusetts’ economy is the 3rd best in the US according to WalletHub, and the best in terms of innovation

A Few Great Reasons To Buy Real Estate In Massachusetts

Should You Buy Real Estate in Massachusetts?

Should You Buy Real Estate in Massachusetts?

Should You Buy Real Estate in Massachusetts?

Maybe. It might be the best thing you ever did, But no real estate in Massachusetts can be called ‘cheap’ with a straight face, and it is a big decision. Unless you are investing to fill out your property portfolio, you should choose the kind of place you’d really want to live. It is hard to make that decision from a website or an ad, though. 

 

It is probably a better idea to see for yourself. Plan a get-away, and spend a few days or a week in Massachusetts. Don’t spend all of it in Boston, either – get into the countryside a little, so you can really get to know the state. Is it the kind of place you can imagine living happily?

Should You Buy Real Estate in Massachusetts?

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Notable Landmarks In Massachusetts

Notable Landmarks In Massachusetts

Massachusetts Climate Risk

199/500

Hurricane risk

High risk

136/500

Total weather risk

High risk

75/500

Tornado risk

Medium risk

73/500

Air pollution risk

Low risk

67/500

Wind risk

Low risk

61/500

Hail risk

Low risk

50/500

Earthquake risk

Low risk

Massachusetts FAQs
Massachusetts FAQs

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