Most Democratic in Massachusetts

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

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Geography & Infrastructure

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Most Democratic — Massachusetts

1 New Bedford 75.2%

2 East Falmouth 75.2%

3 Bliss Corner 75.2%

4 Boston 74.8%

5 Cambridge 74.8%

6 Quincy 74.8%

7 Newton 74.8%

8 Somerville 74.8%

9 Malden 74.8%

10 Brookline 74.8%

11 Medford 74.8%

12 Everett 74.8%

13 Arlington 74.8%

14 Chelsea 74.8%

15 Braintree Town 74.8%

16 Watertown Town 74.8%

17 Melrose 74.8%

18 Saugus 74.8%

19 Wakefield 74.8%

20 Belmont 74.8%

21 Reading 74.8%

22 Stoneham 74.8%

23 Winchester 74.8%

24 Lynnfield 74.8%

25 Amherst Town 69.5%

26 Northampton 69.5%

27 Easthampton Town 69.5%

28 Pittsfield 68.9%

29 Adams 68.9%

30 Lowell 68.5%

31 Lawrence 68.5%

32 Framingham 68.5%

33 Waltham 68.5%

34 Marlborough 68.5%

35 Woburn 68.5%

36 Lexington 68.5%

37 Burlington 68.5%

38 Wilmington 68.5%

39 Hudson 68.5%

40 Maynard 68.5%

41 Andover 68.5%

42 Pinehurst 68.5%

43 Cochituate 68.5%

44 West Concord 68.5%

45 Nantucket 67.6%

46 Greenfield 67.3%

47 Athol 67.3%

48 Brockton 63.3%

49 Randolph Town 63.3%

50 Franklin Town 63.3%

51 Needham 63.3%

52 Norwood 63.3%

53 Wellesley 63.3%

54 Milton 63.3%

55 Milford 63.3%

56 Dedham 63.3%

57 Mansfield Center 63.3%

58 Foxborough 63.3%

59 Medfield 63.3%

60 Sharon 63.3%

61 Walpole 63.3%

62 Barnstable Town 59.6%

63 South Yarmouth 59.6%

64 West Yarmouth 59.6%

65 Yarmouth Port 59.6%

66 East Harwich 59.6%

67 Lynn 59.2%

68 Revere 59.2%

69 Weymouth Town 59.2%

70 Peabody 59.2%

71 Salem 59.2%

72 Beverly 59.2%

73 Gloucester 59.2%

74 Danvers 59.2%

75 Marblehead 59.2%

76 Winthrop Town 59.2%

77 Newburyport 59.2%

78 Amesbury Town 59.2%

79 Abington 59.2%

80 Swampscott 59.2%

81 Holbrook 59.2%

82 Hull 59.2%

83 North Scituate 59.2%

84 Salisbury 59.2%

85 Scituate 59.2%

86 Hingham 59.2%

87 Attleboro 56.1%

88 North Attleborough Town 56.1%

89 Worcester 53.9%

90 Leominster 53.9%

91 Fitchburg 53.9%

92 Gardner 53.9%

93 Webster 53.9%

94 Whitinsville 53.9%

95 Clinton 53.9%

96 Northborough 53.9%

97 Oxford 53.9%

98 Spencer 53.9%

99 Bridgewater Town 53.6%

100 Middleborough Center 53.6%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most democratic in Massachusetts.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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