Moving to Massachusetts?

Then you’ve made an excellent choice! The Bay State is rich in American history, but also very much lives in the present. Whether you’re headed to the bustle of Boston, the slower pace of a small town, or the rural splendor of the Berkshires, you’re sure to find your place!

If you can handle the winters, the other four seasons more than make up for a few frigid months. You’ll experience the best of what Mother Nature has to offer during the spring, summer, and fall. And a Massachusetts snowball fight can make even the coldest day a fun time!

Demographics

Median Age: 39.1 years
Median Household Income: $77, 385
Diversity (approximate): White, 73.7%; African American, 8.8%; Native American or Alaska Native, 6.3%; Hispanic or Latino (any race), 11.2%

Weather

Annual High Temperature: 58.7F
Average Low Temperature: 44.1F
Average Temperature: 51.4F
Average precipitation -- rainfall: 43.56 in
Days with precipitation: 120

Housing

Median property value: $422, 856
Homeowners: 62.3%
Renters: 37.3%
Top cities: Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Salem, Plymouth, Lowell

Jobs and Commutes

Major industries: Life sciences, education, finance, information technology, manufacturing, renewable energy
Top Employers: General Electric, The TJX Companies, Showcase Cinemas, Raytheon, Staples
Average commute: 29 minutes, with longer commutes in some cities
Main roadways: I-90, I-495, I-291, I-391
Public transportation: Train and busses in cities.

Things to Do

Visit Salem on Halloween
Hike the Berkshires
Take in a Red Sox, Patriots, or Celtics game
Hang out on Boston Common
Learn about colonial history
Enjoy the brilliant fall colors
Eat seafood by the beach

Massachusetts Moving Resources

Massachusetts Public Utilities
Massachusetts Public Education Information
Xfinity (cable TV)
Direct TV
Massachusetts Drivers License Information
Massachusetts Voter Registration

Handy Links

Visit Massachusetts
22 Things to Know before Moving to Massachusetts
15 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts
Wikipedia
50 Essential Moving Hacks
How to Move with Pets
How to Move with Kids