Smallest Cities in Massachusetts

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Smallest Cities — Massachusetts

1 Hingham 5,343

2 Spencer 5,520

3 Oxford 5,572

4 Adams 5,584

5 Scituate 5,602

6 Bliss Corner 5,666

7 East Harwich 5,670

8 Ware 5,723

9 Salisbury 5,735

10 Yarmouth Port 5,825

11 Walpole 5,989

12 West Concord 5,997

13 Sharon 6,022

14 North Scituate 6,163

15 West Yarmouth 6,323

16 Medfield 6,355

17 Foxborough 6,356

18 Kingston 6,373

19 East Falmouth 6,415

20 Cochituate 6,688

21 Northborough 6,720

22 Pinehurst 6,737

23 Clinton 6,908

24 Mansfield Center 7,232

25 Whitinsville 7,250

26 Plymouth 7,852

27 Middleborough Center 8,064

28 Athol 8,711

29 Andover 9,261

30 Hull 10,098

31 Maynard 10,663

32 Nantucket 10,837

33 Holbrook 11,320

34 South Yarmouth 11,642

35 Webster 12,300

36 Palmer Town 12,372

37 North Adams 12,660

38 Lynnfield 12,964

39 Swampscott 15,209

40 Hudson 15,610

41 Longmeadow 15,724

42 Easthampton Town 16,103

43 Abington 17,008

44 Amesbury Town 17,277

45 Greenfield 17,662

46 Southbridge Town 17,806

47 Somerset 18,246

48 Newburyport 18,444

49 Winthrop Town 18,807

50 Marblehead 20,334

51 Gardner 21,075

52 Winchester 22,862

53 Stoneham 22,986

54 Wilmington 23,195

55 Dedham 25,109

56 Reading 25,448

57 Burlington 26,223

58 Belmont 27,009

59 Wakefield 27,284

60 Milford 27,919

61 Danvers 27,924

62 Milton 28,481

63 Agawam Town 28,510

64 Saugus 28,599

65 West Springfield Town 28,635

66 Northampton 28,640

67 Bridgewater Town 28,669

68 Melrose 29,488

69 Gloucester 29,862

70 Wellesley 29,906

71 North Attleborough Town 30,842

72 Norwood 31,380

73 Needham 32,059

74 Franklin Town 33,067

75 Lexington 34,085

76 Randolph Town 34,683

77 Watertown Town 35,270

78 Amherst Town 35,472

79 Holyoke 37,949

80 Braintree Town 38,762

81 Chelsea 39,460

82 Westfield 40,673

83 Woburn 41,205

84 Marlborough 41,398

85 Fitchburg 41,633

86 Beverly 42,408

87 Pittsfield 43,559

88 Leominster 43,697

89 Salem 44,241

90 Arlington 46,015

91 Attleboro 46,499

92 Barnstable Town 49,232

93 Everett 49,236

94 Methuen Town 53,043

95 Peabody 54,180

96 Chicopee 55,213

97 Weymouth Town 57,786

98 Medford 59,062

99 Taunton 59,719

100 Revere 59,933

The smallest cities in Massachusetts (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hingham has a population of just 5,343. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,343 residents, Hingham is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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