This Massachusetts Town Was Just Named Most Expensive in the US
In this time of inflation and cutting back, one of our own towns was just named most expensive in the country. I don’t know if you’ve been to San Fransisco…
In this time of inflation and cutting back, one of our own towns was just named most expensive in the country. I don't know if you've been to San Fransisco lately but things seem so expensive there that I have the cold sweats just thinking about it. And we have our own San Fransisco even more San Fransisco than San Fransisco itself?!? Kind of.
LendingTree analyzed U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data to find the 50 US towns with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 that had the most expensive median home values. And whoop-dee-doo a Massachusetts town finished up top! So we're looking at towns here, not cities, therefore technically we're not more San Fran than San Fran, I guess we're just smaller scale San Fran. lol
Hailey, Indiana is the fifth most expensive town in America, Steamboat Springs, Colorado sounds really cute and comes in at number 4. The third most expensive town is another Colorado town as Breckinridge, Colorado is third. The runner up is Jackson, Wyoming. And the #1 most expensive town in America is Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts! The average home value in Vineyard Haven is $857,600. San Francisco’s average value is $933,300. Pretty comparable!
So, we have the most expensive town in America, but it ain't all big bills and bigger houses around here. Niche just revealed the 5 BEST Zip Codes in Massachusetts. So let's balance the ying in this article with a little yang, Massachusetts has some great places to live!
So are you feeling nervous? Do you think your zip code made the Top 5 in Massachusetts? If you’re not in the Top 5, don’t worry about it! My town didn’t even make the Top 20 and I’m actually wearing a hoodie with my town’s zip code printed on the front as I type this article right now. Here they are. Congratulations to the towns that made it. These are Niche's 5 Best Zip Codes to live in in Massachusetts:
How do you feel about your zip code? Do you have zip code pride? I do! I love the town (and coordinating zip code) that my family is lucky enough to live in. I honestly have lived in some towns over my years of living that were definitely not my favorite but the town I live in now is my personal paradise. I love walking into the coffee shop, getting a great affordable cup of coffee, and saying hello to 2 or 3 locals I've gotten to know over the years. My town didn't crack Massachusetts Top 20 Best Zip Codes to Live In much less the Top 5! *sigh*
Niche provides our data today. They rank the best (and worst) zip codes in every state. I'll link to their site where you can find all the nitty gritty info below.
To determine each zip code's "Overall Niche Score" they graded 6 categories: Public Schools, Housing, Nightlife, How Good it is for Families, Diversity, and the Job Market in each zip.
So are you feeling nervous? Do you think your zip code made the Top 5 in Massachusetts? If you're not in the Top 5, don't worry about it! My town didn't even make the Top 20 and I'm actually wearing a hoodie with my town's zip code printed on the front as I type this article right now. If you found a home you love, who cares how it ranks or whatever anyone else thinks. You found your happy place and we cheers that!
But I did promise the Top 5 Best Zip Codes to Live In in Massachusetts so here they come! Just remember, don't kill the messenger. I'll link to USA Today's full report after the Top 5.
And speaking of BEST's, THIS Massachusetts restaurant was just named best budget-friendly restaurant in the state! Saving money can be yummy!
Top 5 Zip Codes to Live In in Mass - #5
02138 (Cambridge) is the fifth best zip code to live in in Massachusetts. 02138 had an Overall Niche Score of A+ and scored very highly in nightlife and for being a great place for families.
Top 5 Zip Codes to Live In in Mass - #4
02445 (Brookline) is the fourth best zip code to live in in Massachusetts. 02445 had an Overall Niche Score of A+ and scored very highly in public schools and for being a great place for families.
Top 5 Zip Codes to Live In in Mass - #3
02139 (Cambridge) is the third best zip code to live in in Massachusetts. 02139 had an Overall Niche Score of A+ and scored very highly in nightlife and for being a great place for families.
Top 5 Zip Codes to Live In in Mass - #2
02420 (Lexington) is the second best zip code to live in in Massachusetts. 02420 had an Overall Niche Score of A+ and scored very highly in public schools and for being a great place for families.
Top 5 Zip Codes to Live In in Mass - #1
02446 is the best zip code to live in in Massachusetts. Congratulations Brookline! And TWO times in the top 5? Woah! 02446 had an Overall Niche Score of A+ and scored very highly in public schools, nightlife, and for being a great place for families.
