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Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area

MA · 136 cities · 3,572,436 population

3,572,436 Total Population
136 Cities & Towns
$121,904 Avg Income
$622,369 Avg Home Value
$1,786 Avg Rent
49.4% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro

Boston, MA

Pop 663,972
Income $94,755
Home $710,400

Cambridge, MA

Pop 117,794
Income $126,469
Home $1,040,500

Lowell, MA

Pop 114,799
Income $76,205
Home $395,100

Brockton, MA

Pop 105,080
Income $77,089
Home $405,500

Quincy, MA

Pop 101,361
Income $95,711
Home $598,100

Lynn, MA

Pop 100,905
Income $74,715
Home $472,600

Newton, MA

Pop 88,504
Income $184,989
Home $1,202,500

Lawrence, MA

Pop 88,297
Income $57,903
Home $393,500

Somerville, MA

Pop 80,549
Income $127,056
Home $899,400

Framingham, MA

Pop 72,013
Income $98,179
Home $600,600

Haverhill, MA

Pop 67,387
Income $87,675
Home $426,900

Malden, MA

Pop 65,509
Income $95,298
Home $607,500

The Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area is the 15th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 3,572,436 spread across 136 cities and towns in MA. Anchored by Boston, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area earn an average household income of $121,904, while the average home value sits at $622,369. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,786 per month, making the cost of living relatively high compared to the national average. About 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's highly educated workforce.

The Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro reports an average violent crime rate of 242.7 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,408.6 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 50.2°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 5.0%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 136 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature50.2°F
Avg January Temp28.3°F
Avg July Temp72.6°F
Avg Annual Precipitation49.3"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate242.7 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1408.6 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.3%
Avg Poverty Rate5.0%
Avg Median Age44.1

All 136 Cities in Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area

1 Boston MA 663,972
2 Cambridge MA 117,794
3 Lowell MA 114,799
4 Brockton MA 105,080
5 Quincy MA 101,361
6 Lynn MA 100,905
7 Newton MA 88,504
8 Lawrence MA 88,297
9 Somerville MA 80,549
10 Framingham MA 72,013
11 Haverhill MA 67,387
12 Malden MA 65,509
13 Waltham MA 64,723
14 Brookline MA 62,822
15 Revere MA 59,933
16 Medford MA 59,062
17 Weymouth Town MA 57,786
18 Peabody MA 54,180
19 Methuen Town MA 53,043
20 Everett MA 49,236
21 Arlington MA 46,015
22 Salem MA 44,241
23 Woonsocket RI 43,074
24 Beverly MA 42,408
25 Marlborough MA 41,398
26 Woburn MA 41,205
27 Chelsea MA 39,460
28 Braintree Town MA 38,762
29 Watertown Town MA 35,270
30 Randolph Town MA 34,683
31 Lexington MA 34,085
32 Franklin Town MA 33,067
33 Needham MA 32,059
34 Norwood MA 31,380
35 Wellesley MA 29,906
36 Gloucester MA 29,862
37 Melrose MA 29,488
38 Bridgewater Town MA 28,669
39 Saugus MA 28,599
40 Milton MA 28,481
41 Danvers MA 27,924
42 Milford MA 27,919
43 Wakefield MA 27,284
44 Belmont MA 27,009
45 Burlington MA 26,223
46 Reading MA 25,448
47 Dedham MA 25,109
48 Wilmington MA 23,195
49 Stoneham MA 22,986
50 Winchester MA 22,862
51 Derry NH 21,668
52 Marblehead MA 20,334
53 Winthrop Town MA 18,807
54 Newburyport MA 18,444
55 Amesbury Town MA 17,277
56 Abington MA 17,008
57 Hudson MA 15,610
58 Swampscott MA 15,209
59 Lynnfield MA 12,964
60 Londonderry NH 12,307
61 Holbrook MA 11,320
62 Maynard MA 10,663
63 Exeter NH 10,138
64 Hull MA 10,098
65 Hampton NH 9,960
66 Andover MA 9,261
67 Middleborough Center MA 8,064
68 Plymouth MA 7,852
69 Mansfield Center MA 7,232
70 Pinehurst MA 6,737
71 Cochituate MA 6,688
72 Kingston MA 6,373
73 Foxborough MA 6,356
74 Medfield MA 6,355
75 North Scituate MA 6,163
76 Sharon MA 6,022
77 West Concord MA 5,997
78 Walpole MA 5,989
79 Salisbury MA 5,735
80 Scituate MA 5,602
81 Hingham MA 5,343
82 The Pinehills MA 4,988
83 Bellingham MA 4,939
84 Ipswich MA 4,806
85 Rockport MA 4,795
86 Marshfield MA 4,698
87 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock MA 4,695
88 Millis-Clicquot MA 4,479
89 North Plymouth MA 4,458
90 Hopedale MA 4,126
91 Sagamore MA 3,958
92 North Pembroke MA 3,924
93 Raymond NH 3,881
94 Farmington NH 3,753
95 North Lakeville MA 3,602
96 Provincetown MA 3,466
97 Nahant MA 3,328
98 South Duxbury MA 3,272
99 Hopkinton MA 3,142
100 Cordaville MA 3,076
101 Monument Beach MA 3,067
102 Ayer MA 3,012
103 Buzzards Bay MA 2,941
104 Littleton Common MA 2,838
105 Epping NH 2,808
106 Acushnet Center MA 2,792
107 West Wareham MA 2,776
108 Wareham Center MA 2,737
109 Hampton Beach NH 2,585
110 Topsfield MA 2,573
111 Dover MA 2,386
112 Pocasset MA 2,375
113 Boxford MA 2,325
114 Cedar Crest MA 2,289
115 Lunenburg MA 2,163
116 Marshfield Hills MA 2,121
117 Hanson MA 2,002
118 East Pepperell MA 1,984
119 Pepperell MA 1,887
120 Pittsfield NH 1,882
121 White Island Shores MA 1,880
122 Devens MA 1,871
123 Essex MA 1,775
124 Bourne MA 1,765
125 Hanscom AFB MA 1,745
126 Duxbury MA 1,620
127 Rowley MA 1,576
128 Groton MA 1,571
129 Onset MA 1,561
130 Weweantic MA 1,384
131 Shirley MA 1,256
132 Green Harbor MA 1,254
133 Sanbornville NH 1,225
134 Marion Center MA 1,159
135 Seabrook Beach NH 909
136 Union NH 354