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.
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.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Massachusetts.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Salisbury | Town in Massachusetts | Essex | 9,591 |
Sutton | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 9,576 |
Sturbridge | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 9,561 |
Townsend | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Middlesex | 9,448 |
Freetown | Town in Massachusetts | Bristol | 9,432 |
Plainville | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Bristol | 9,280 |
Blackstone | Town in Virginia | Worcester | 9,209 |
Douglas | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 9,117 |
Rutland | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 9,024 |
Georgetown | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 8,789 |
Monson | Town in Massachusetts | Hampden | 8,750 |
Cohasset | City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Norfolk | 8,529 |
Millis | Town in Norfolk County in the U. | Norfolk | 8,519 |
Boxford | City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Essex | 8,331 |
Ayer | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Middlesex | 8,211 |
Montague | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 8,203 |
Sterling | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 8,166 |
Templeton | Census-designated place in California | Worcester | 8,134 |
Westminster | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 8,091 |
Upton | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 8,088 |
Hamilton | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 8,070 |
Dighton | City in Lane County, Kansas, United States | Bristol | 8,040 |
West Boylston | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 8,039 |
Marstons Mills | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Barnstable | 8,017 |
Adams | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 7,955 |
Halifax | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 7,865 |
Lancaster | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 7,857 |
Williamstown | Town in Massachusetts | Berkshire | 7,631 |
Orange | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | Franklin | 7,581 |
Shirley | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 7,554 |
Rockport | Seaside town Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts, U. | Essex | 7,312 |
West Bridgewater | City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Plymouth | 7,310 |
Stow | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Middlesex | 7,178 |
Newbury | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 7,175 |
Lincoln | Town in Massachusetts | Middlesex | 6,993 |
Great Barrington | Town in Massachusetts | Berkshire | 6,976 |
Merrimac | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 6,972 |
Berkley | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Bristol | 6,900 |
Groveland | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America | Essex | 6,868 |
North Amherst | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts | Hampshire | 6,819 |
Whitinsville | Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 6,704 |
Topsfield | Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Essex | 6,660 |
Harvard | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 6,618 |
Cochituate | Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 6,569 |
Dalton | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 6,479 |
Mattapoisett | Town in Massachusetts | Plymouth | 6,427 |
Rowley | City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Essex | 6,393 |
Ashburnham | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 6,350 |
Granby | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 6,262 |
Mendon | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 6,233 |
Southampton | Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampshire | 6,162 |
Dover | Town of the United States | Norfolk | 6,119 |
East Falmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 6,038 |
West Concord | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 6,028 |
West Yarmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 6,012 |
Chatham | Town in Massachusetts, USA | Barnstable | 5,994 |
Hopedale | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 5,934 |
Orleans | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | Barnstable | 5,802 |
Boxborough | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 5,752 |
Rochester | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 5,740 |
Lee | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 5,629 |
Barre | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 5,574 |
Bolton | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts | Worcester | 5,476 |
Manchester-by-the-Sea | Town in Massachusetts | Essex | 5,438 |
Hadley | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States | Hampshire | 5,327 |
Yarmouth Port | Census designated place | Barnstable | 5,320 |
Bliss Corner | Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts | Bristol | 5,280 |
Carlisle | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Middlesex | 5,231 |
Warren | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States | Worcester | 5,203 |
Marion | Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States | Plymouth | 5,189 |
Wenham | City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Essex | 5,164 |
Hampden | Town in Massachusetts | Hampden | 5,154 |
Deerfield | Town in Massachusetts | Franklin | 5,049 |
Paxton | City in Ford County, Illinois | Worcester | 5,008 |
South Amherst | Village in the United States | Hampshire | 4,994 |
Lenox | Town of Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire | 4,933 |
Eastham | Town in Massachusetts | Barnstable | 4,902 |
East Harwich | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 4,872 |
Hubbardston | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 4,811 |
North Brookfield | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 4,789 |
West Newbury | Town in Massachusetts, United States | Essex | 4,781 |
Smith Mills | Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts | Bristol | 4,760 |
Boylston | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Worcester | 4,728 |
Oak Bluffs | Town in Massachusetts | Dukes | 4,696 |
North Westport | Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts | Bristol | 4,571 |
Avon | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States | Norfolk | 4,557 |
Turners Falls | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | Franklin | 4,470 |
Sherborn | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts | Middlesex | 4,383 |
Edgartown | Town in Massachusetts | Dukes | 4,383 |
Raynham Center | Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts | Bristol | 4,100 |
East Sandwich | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 3,940 |
Buzzards Bay | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 3,859 |
Essex | Town in Essex County, New York | Essex | 3,824 |
Berlin | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 3,731 |
West Brookfield | Town in Massachusetts | Worcester | 3,713 |
Brimfield | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hampden | 3,679 |
South Dennis | Census designated place | Barnstable | 3,643 |
Sunderland | Town in Massachusetts | Franklin | 3,634 |
Sagamore | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | Barnstable | 3,623 |
North Plymouth | Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts | Plymouth | 3,600 |