Cities & Towns in Massachusetts,
Massachusetts, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 6,893,574 inhabitants. The state was created 236 years ago in 1788. Its capital city is Boston.
Boston
Boston, The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
South Boston
South Boston, Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
Worcester
Worcester, The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
From the shores of Cape Cod to the banks of the Charles River, Massachusetts captivates with history, culture, and charm across its nearly 8,000 square miles. Home to 6.9 million residents, top destinations in Massachusetts include:
Boston – The epicenter of Massachusetts, Boston entices visitors with world-renowned museums, historical sites like the Freedom Trail, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic sports teams.
Cape Cod – Just off the Massachusetts mainland, idyllic Cape Cod features pristine beaches, charming villages, seaside inns, and a vibrant arts scene in summer. Don't miss Provincetown and Hyannis Port.
Salem – Notorious for its 17th century witch trials, Salem embraces its witchy history in October. It also tempts visitors with museums, downtown shopping, dining, and waterfront pleasures year-round.
Berkshires – In western Massachusetts, the culturally-rich Berkshires astound with performing arts at Tanglewood, Mass MoCA contemporary art museum, hiking trails, and stunning fall foliage.
Plymouth – As the site of the Plymouth Rock landing of the Pilgrims, historic Plymouth recalls Massachusetts' early European settlements and Native American history while offering a coastal escape.
With the draw of history, culture, quaint towns, and gorgeous scenery, Massachusetts has diverse destinations sure to captivate any visitor.
All Massachusetts Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Massachusetts.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. | Suffolk | 691,531 |
| South Boston | Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States | Suffolk | 571,281 |
| Worcester | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. | Worcester | 184,570 |
| Springfield | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. | Hampden | 152,646 |
| Cambridge | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 119,192 |
| Lowell | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 110,904 |
| City of Lowell | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 109,945 |
| City of Cambridge | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 107,289 |
| Brockton | The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. | Plymouth | 95,770 |
| New Bedford | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. | Bristol | 95,517 |
| Lynn | The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 94,539 |
| Quincy | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. | Norfolk | 94,421 |
| Fall River | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. | Bristol | 89,792 |
| Newton | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 87,803 |
| Somerville | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 80,935 |
| Lawrence | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. | Essex | 80,007 |
| City of Somerville | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 75,754 |
| Framingham | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 73,892 |
| Framingham Center | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 65,413 |
| Haverhill | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 64,098 |
| Plymouth | County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 62,654 |
| Waltham | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 62,069 |
| Medford | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 60,847 |
| Malden | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 59,922 |
| Brookline | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 59,022 |
| Weymouth | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. | Norfolk | 58,104 |
| Taunton | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. | Bristol | 57,675 |
| City of Taunton | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. | Bristol | 55,874 |
| North Chicopee | A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. | Hampden | 55,179 |
| Chicopee | The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. | Hampden | 54,825 |
| City of Revere | A city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. | Suffolk | 53,073 |
| Peabody | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 53,063 |
| Revere | The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. | Suffolk | 52,375 |
| Methuen | The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 50,910 |
| South Peabody | A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 50,293 |
| Everett | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 46,107 |
| Attleboro | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. | Bristol | 45,444 |
| Arlington | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 45,169 |
| Barnstable | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. | Barnstable | 44,535 |
| Salem | The capital of Massachusetts. | Essex | 43,581 |
| Billerica | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 43,021 |
| Beverly | A city in Essex County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 42,242 |
| Pittsfield | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. | Berkshire | 41,834 |
| Leominster | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. | Worcester | 41,548 |
| City of Westfield | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. | Hampden | 41,094 |
| Westfield | A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. | Hampden | 41,063 |
| Amherst | Town in Massachusetts | Hampshire | 40,643 |
| Beverly Cove | A census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. | Essex | 40,365 |
| Fitchburg | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. | Worcester | 40,310 |
| Woburn | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. | Middlesex | 40,135 |
| Holyoke | The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. | Hampden | 39,921 |
| Marlborough | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 39,290 |
| Chelsea | City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States | Suffolk | 39,230 |
| Shrewsbury | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 38,910 |
| Jamaica Plain | Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Suffolk | 37,468 |
| Andover | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 36,554 |
| Watertown | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 36,125 |
| Natick | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 35,766 |
| Chelmsford | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 35,528 |
| Franklin | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 34,711 |
| Randolph | City in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 34,260 |
| Lexington | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 33,003 |
| Needham | Town in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 31,537 |
| North Andover | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 31,460 |
| Dracut | Town of the United States | Middlesex | 31,423 |
| Falmouth | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 31,107 |
| Tewksbury | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 30,970 |
| Gloucester | City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States | Essex | 30,539 |
| Norwood | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 29,737 |
| Milford | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 28,965 |
| Stoughton | City in Wisconsin | Norfolk | 28,891 |
| Wellesley | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts | Norfolk | 28,684 |
| Saugus | Town in Massachusetts | Essex | 28,542 |
| Agawam | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 28,467 |
| Burlington | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 28,432 |
| West Springfield | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts | Hampden | 28,397 |
| Northampton | County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 28,362 |
| Melrose | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; suburb of Boston, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27,790 |
| Bridgewater | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 27,689 |
| Danvers | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 27,571 |
| Milton | Town in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 27,537 |
| Wakefield | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 27,051 |
| Walpole | Town in New Hampshire, United States | Norfolk | 26,582 |
| Marshfield | Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK | Plymouth | 26,037 |
| Belmont | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 25,873 |
| Middleborough | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 25,722 |
| Reading | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 25,535 |
| Dedham | Town in Massachusetts | Norfolk | 25,345 |
| Westford | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 25,276 |
| Easton | Town in the U. | Bristol | 25,116 |
| Hingham | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 24,720 |
| Mansfield | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States | Bristol | 24,539 |
| Canton | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 24,029 |
| Stoneham | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 23,961 |
| Acton | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 23,503 |
| Wilmington | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA | Middlesex | 23,287 |
| Yarmouth | City in Massachusetts | Barnstable | 23,166 |
| Wareham | Town in Massachusetts | Plymouth | 22,778 |
| Winchester | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA | Middlesex | 22,678 |
| Ludlow | Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampden | 21,101 |
