RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Highest median rent, Massachusetts counties · 1990

Massachusetts counties ranked by median gross rent (1990 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN GROSS RENTVS –

01Nantucket County, MAMA14,758$926–

02Norfolk County, MAMA739,749$674–

03Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,979$671–

04Dukes County, MAMA21,219$647–

05Barnstable County, MAMA233,539$646–

06Suffolk County, MAMA791,891$625–

07Plymouth County, MAMA546,829$620–

08Essex County, MAMA826,653$597–

09Hampshire County, MAMA164,065$526–

10Worcester County, MAMA888,502$522–

11Hampden County, MAMA464,338$484–

12Franklin County, MAMA70,698$478–

13Berkshire County, MAMA128,224$437–

14Bristol County, MAMA593,640$424–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS