Massachusetts
Renowned for its historic roots, cultural and educational opportunities, and scenic splendors—be they the beautiful shores of Cape Cod, the small picturesque New England villages of the Central Region, or the striking uplands of the Berkshires—has been known, from its earliest days, as a desirable place to live and work, or play.
The population of Massachusetts holds at just under 6,500,000 (est. 2008). Most of the populous (approx. 4 million) is concentrated within 60 miles of Boston, an area known as Greater Boston. The eastern part of Massachusetts is more populated and urban than the western part of the state which is rural with the exception of the city of Springfield.
Foreign born persons make up 13.8% of the population
Housing units (2008 estimate): 2,722,190
Home ownership rate: 61.7%
Median Household income: $62,383
Luxury spots:
Chatham, Cape Cod
Nantucket Island
Martha’s Vineyard
Osterville, Cape Cod
Wellesley
Beacon Hill
Boston, located on Massachusetts Bay and at the mouth of the Charles River, is known as the cultural Mecca of Massachusetts with its plethora of museums, galleries and theaters. It is home to the “Boston Pops’ and Symphony Orchestra. Boston also draws those looking toward educational or technological pursuits. MIT and Harvard University are just across “the River” in historic Cambridge. For sports enthusiasts the city boasts four successful sports teams—Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots (at Foxboro), Boston Bruins, and the Boston Celtics.
The Greater Boston area offers a number of choices in luxury living—from condominiums overlooking the beautiful Bay area to refined brick homes at Chestnut Hill. Cape Cod towns offer extensive opportunities for luxury waterfront and water view homes, encompassing all tastes and styles.
Climate is varied, but tends to be more temperate at the coast—with Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod kept cooler in the summer by ocean breezes and milder in winter by the action of the Gulf Stream. Massachusetts autumns are typically ‘cool and crisp’. Inland winters can be cold with moderate snowfall.
Just a few popular destination points are the Cape Cod towns of Provincetown, Wellfleet, Chatham, and Sandwich; the North shore towns of Salem, Cape Ann, and Gloucester; the Western college towns of Amherst, and North Hampton; as well as the South shore towns of Plymouth and Hingham.
Massachusetts - United States - Luxury Homes - Information provided by courtesy of John C. Ricotta & Associates