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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SAME RANKING BYCities States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPRENT-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDSVS 2010

01Essex County, MAMA826,65353.9%+7%

02Barnstable County, MAMA233,53953.7%+2%

03Franklin County, MAMA70,69853.1%+15%

04Hampshire County, MAMA164,06552.3%+5%

05Plymouth County, MAMA546,82951.2%+6%

06Nantucket County, MAMA14,75851.0%+54%

07Hampden County, MAMA464,33850.2%−5%

08Berkshire County, MAMA128,22449.6%+8%

09Suffolk County, MAMA791,89149.4%−3%

10Bristol County, MAMA593,64049.4%+6%

11Norfolk County, MAMA739,74948.4%+8%

12Worcester County, MAMA888,50247.9%+6%

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97944.9%+1%

14Dukes County, MAMA21,21936.2%−11%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES