RANKING · 2024 ACS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Most rent-burdened, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of renter households paying 30% or more of income on gross rent (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPRENT-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDSVS 2010

01Essex County, MAMA826,65353.9%+3.4 pts

02Barnstable County, MAMA233,53953.7%+1.2 pts

03Franklin County, MAMA70,69853.1%+6.9 pts

04Hampshire County, MAMA164,06552.3%+2.7 pts

05Plymouth County, MAMA546,82951.2%+3.0 pts

06Nantucket County, MAMA14,75851.0%+17.8 pts

07Hampden County, MAMA464,33850.2%−2.5 pts

08Berkshire County, MAMA128,22449.6%+3.6 pts

09Suffolk County, MAMA791,89149.4%−1.6 pts

10Bristol County, MAMA593,64049.4%+2.8 pts

11Norfolk County, MAMA739,74948.4%+3.7 pts

12Worcester County, MAMA888,50247.9%+2.6 pts

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97944.9%+0.4 pts

14Dukes County, MAMA21,21936.2%−4.5 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES