Ranked from ACS 2023 5-Year
Largest US Counties by Population in Massachusetts
The most populous counties in the country, with what a median home costs to own in each. Between them these counties hold a large share of the American housing market.
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Massachusetts ranked
| # | County | Population | Monthly to own | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County | 1,622,896 | $5,264 | 1.054% |
| 2 | Worcester County | 861,664 | $3,188 | 1.333% |
| 3 | Essex County | 807,258 | $4,519 | 1.073% |
| 4 | Suffolk County | 782,172 | $4,997 | 0.666% |
| 5 | Norfolk County | 724,540 | $5,007 | 1.090% |
| 6 | Bristol County | 578,436 | $3,345 | 1.111% |
| 7 | Plymouth County | 531,889 | $4,069 | 1.237% |
| 8 | Hampden County | 462,853 | $2,379 | 1.568% |
| 9 | Barnstable County | 230,073 | $4,286 | 0.710% |
| 10 | Hampshire County | 156,595 | $3,022 | 1.466% |
| 11 | Berkshire County | 128,047 | $2,391 | 1.371% |
| 12 | Franklin County | 70,922 | $2,576 | 1.515% |
| 13 | Dukes County | 20,751 | $7,800 | 0.498% |
| 14 | Nantucket County | 14,299 | $9,409 | 0.215% |
Every figure is modelled on the county's own median home with 20% down at 7.03%. Property tax and electricity are county and state specific; homeowners insurance uses the NAIC average premium for that state, which ranges from 0.16% of home value in Hawaii to 1.16% in Oklahoma. Maintenance and water are national estimates. Full methodology.
Nationwide
Largest US Counties by Population across all 3,133 US counties · Every county in Massachusetts