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Towns with the most affordable housing in Massachusetts
Ranked by our Housing affordability score out of 100, which is based on home prices compared with income, rent as a share of income, and the typical home price. Of the 324 towns in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Russell ranks first with a score of 63. Hubbardston and Sturbridge follow, with 59 and 56. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Home price compared with yearly income | Share of income spent on rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell, Hampden County | 63 | 2.8× | 11.2% | 1,197 |
| 2 | Hubbardston, Worcester County | 59 | 3.0× | 9.3% | 4,371 |
| 3 | Sturbridge, Worcester County | 56 | 3.1× | 10.5% | 9,960 |
| 4 | Blandford, Hampden County | 56 | 3.1× | 13.7% | 1,156 |
| 5 | Rutland, Worcester County | 55 | 3.2× | 8.9% | 9,353 |
| 6 | Douglas, Worcester County | 54 | 3.1× | 11.8% | 9,207 |
| 7 | Princeton, Worcester County | 54 | 3.3× | 6.8% | 3,529 |
| 8 | Dunstable, Middlesex County | 54 | 3.2× | 7.6% | 3,408 |
| 9 | Longmeadow, Hampden County | 53 | 3.0× | 13.5% | 15,696 |
| 10 | Brimfield, Hampden County | 53 | 3.5× | 9.6% | 3,705 |
| 11 | Monson, Hampden County | 52 | 3.6× | 10.8% | 8,136 |
| 12 | Chester, Hampden County | 52 | 3.2× | 14.8% | 1,240 |
| 13 | Wilbraham, Hampden County | 52 | 3.4× | 11.6% | 14,572 |
| 14 | Hampden, Hampden County | 52 | 3.4× | 13.0% | 4,946 |
| 15 | Ashby, Middlesex County | 52 | 3.4× | 12.5% | 3,211 |
| 16 | Southwick, Hampden County | 51 | 3.3× | 13.3% | 9,217 |
| 17 | Wales, Hampden County | 51 | 3.3× | 14.9% | 1,929 |
| 18 | Whately, Franklin County | 50 | 3.7× | 10.1% | 1,499 |
| 19 | Sutton, Worcester County | 50 | 3.6× | 9.7% | 9,452 |
| 20 | Dalton, Berkshire County | 50 | 3.7× | 13.2% | 6,256 |
| 21 | Barre, Worcester County | 50 | 3.7× | 11.5% | 5,572 |
| 22 | Upton, Worcester County | 50 | 3.7× | 7.3% | 8,189 |
| 23 | Paxton, Worcester County | 49 | 3.5× | 12.4% | 5,002 |
| 24 | Holden, Worcester County | 49 | 3.3× | 13.9% | 20,064 |
| 25 | Belchertown, Hampshire County | 49 | 3.4× | 14.3% | 15,393 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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