Massachusetts


Map of Massachusetts

Massachusetts

The Bay State features coastal landscapes, colonial history, and strong education and healthcare sectors. Home to Harvard, MIT, and significant biotechnology industry.

Capital: Boston

Population: 7.03 million

Electoral Votes: 11

Governor: Maura Healey (Democratic)

Largest City: Boston

State Website: mass.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Elizabeth Warren
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Ed Markey
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Richard Neal
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 1
Springfield

Jim McGovern
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Worcester

Lori Trahan
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Lowell

Katherine Clark
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Framingham

Jake Auchincloss
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
Newton

Seth Moulton
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 6
Salem

Ayanna Pressley
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 7
Boston

Stephen Lynch
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 8
Brockton

Bill Keating
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 9
Plymouth

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 2/6/1788

Minimum Wage: $15.00

Motto: “Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)”

Nickname: The Bay State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 39.7 years

Male: 48.5%

Female: 51.5%

Economic Data

Average Income: $106,371

Income Rank: 5

Poverty Rate: 9.4%

Annual Budget: $55 billion

Largest Private Employer: Mass General Brigham

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $571,500

Average Rent: $1,823

Property Tax Rate: 1.17%

Home Owners: 62.3%

Renters: 37.7%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 90.4%

Some College: 28.4%

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Graduate Degree: 19.5%

Education Ranking: 1

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 5

Crime Rate: 308.8 per 100k

Population Density: 889.9 per sq mi