Massachusetts Fastest Growing City/Town as we Start 2024 is…

I don't know if you notice what I notice but much of Massachusetts is getting more and more congested. Taking a 10 minute drive to anywhere nowadays seems to take almost an hour. That math just doesn't work out. This is happening because Massachusetts is a pretty desirable place to live. As word spreads, more people fall in love with Massachusetts, move here, and the congestion increases. But which cities and towns are growing the fastest? We have a clear winner.

According to GoBankingRates, Worcester is the fastest-growing city in Massachusetts. GoBankingRates looked at the cities that have seen the most rapid business and population growth over a series of 1, 5, and 8 year spans. They used this data to declare the biggest Boomtown in each state, that is the city/town that is growing fastest per state and Worcester, you are blowing up.

As for other New England states: Portland is Maine's fastest-growing city, though the growth is minimal compared to other states' fastest growers. New Hampshire's fastest growing town/city is Dover. Vermont's fastest growing community is Burlington. Connecticut's biggest boomtown is Waterbury. And Rhode Island's fastest growing city is Providence.

In case you're curious what the fastest growing city in all of America is, that looks to be Woodbridge, Virginia. Woodbridge saw gigantic five and eight-year percentage changes in population at 863.35% and 840.66%, respectively.

If, by chance, 2024 is going to be a year of change for you and you'll be making a move and selling your home, here are the Top 10 Home Features that Will Add Value to Your Home in Massachusetts. Redfin has used their machine learning technology combined with their vast database of homes to determine the Top 10 Home Features That Add Value in Massachusetts. Bookmark this page for a handy raise-the-value checklist!

The housing market has certainly cooled down over the past few months so if you're looking to sell your home in 2024 this should be some handy dandy information. Redfin has used their machine learning technology combined with their vast database of homes to determine the Top 10 Home Features That Add Value in Massachusetts, 2024-Edition. And it's not all about the kitchen and the bathrooms! If you might be selling in 2024 bookmark this page, it might just help you nab an additional chunk o' cash at closing.

Also, if you're thinking about moving away from Massachusetts, A) we'll miss you (don't go!) and B) you're not alone - CHECK THIS OUT FOR MORE ON THAT!

A Soaker Tub. You know you want one anyway. You... a candle (safely-lit of course)... your favorite book and a glass of chilled vino. You so fancy. Plus it adds value!

Recessed lighting. I put these in myself in my house. Note to self: hire someone next time.

Ranch. Stock the fridge. That's the first place my mind went - dressing. Ranches are easier on the knees due to their lack of stairs. Sooooo... remove that second floor maybe? lol

Energy Efficient. The greener the house, the more green you'll make.

Balcony. Don't we all want to be Romeo and Juliet? All for the ending, that is.

Fresh paint. It's HGTV 101.

Large living room. Because who really puts "teeny tiny living room" on their new home wish list? I love visitors but I don't need them sitting on my lap.

New kitchen. You knew that was coming, huh? Goodbye $70,000... but hopefully you'll make it back and then some.

Breakfast bar. We put one in our old house.... then never hung out anywhere else pretty much ever. Also we're not fancy so we called it "an island."

Storage area. There's gotta be someplace to store all your shhhhhhhhtuff. That's what I was going to say. Shtuff. Yeah.