Best Job Markets in Massachusetts
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Massachusetts based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Bliss Corner leads the ranking with a value of 0.6% and a population of 5,666.
The top three cities are Bliss Corner (0.6%), West Dennis (0.7%), and Cedar Crest (0.8%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Massachusetts.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bliss Corner | 0.6% | 5,666 |
| #2 | West Dennis | 0.7% | 2,586 |
| #3 | Cedar Crest | 0.8% | 2,289 |
| #4 | Petersham | 0.9% | 252 |
| #5 | Pocasset | 0.9% | 2,375 |
| #6 | Vineyard Haven | 0.9% | 2,672 |
| #7 | Belchertown | 1.1% | 2,299 |
| #8 | Hanscom AFB | 1.1% | 1,745 |
| #9 | Wareham Center | 1.1% | 2,737 |
| #10 | Essex | 1.4% | 1,775 |
| #11 | Hatfield | 1.4% | 1,361 |
| #12 | Teaticket | 1.4% | 1,728 |
| #13 | Northfield | 1.5% | 908 |
| #14 | East Douglas | 1.6% | 2,842 |
| #15 | Monument Beach | 1.6% | 3,067 |
| #16 | Topsfield | 1.6% | 2,573 |
| #17 | Sharon | 1.8% | 6,022 |
| #18 | Lunenburg | 1.9% | 2,163 |
| #19 | Marblehead | 1.9% | 20,334 |
| #20 | North Pembroke | 1.9% | 3,924 |
| #21 | Williamstown | 1.9% | 4,352 |
| #22 | Yarmouth Port | 1.9% | 5,825 |
| #23 | North Westport | 2.0% | 4,995 |
| #24 | Kingston | 2.1% | 6,373 |
| #25 | North Lakeville | 2.1% | 3,602 |
| #26 | East Brookfield | 2.2% | 1,349 |
| #27 | Great Barrington | 2.2% | 1,953 |
| #28 | Millis-Clicquot | 2.2% | 4,479 |
| #29 | Townsend | 2.2% | 1,082 |
| #30 | Huntington | 2.3% | 853 |
| #31 | Oxford | 2.3% | 5,572 |
| #32 | Buzzards Bay | 2.4% | 2,941 |
| #33 | Cochituate | 2.5% | 6,688 |
| #34 | East Harwich | 2.5% | 5,670 |
| #35 | Somerset | 2.5% | 18,246 |
| #36 | Westborough | 2.5% | 4,234 |
| #37 | Scituate | 2.6% | 5,602 |
| #38 | Forestdale | 2.7% | 3,716 |
| #39 | Ayer | 2.9% | 3,012 |
| #40 | East Sandwich | 2.9% | 3,597 |
| #41 | Somerville | 2.9% | 80,549 |
| #42 | Green Harbor | 3.0% | 1,254 |
| #43 | Lexington | 3.0% | 34,085 |
| #44 | Mattapoisett Center | 3.0% | 2,573 |
| #45 | Reading | 3.0% | 25,448 |
| #46 | Turners Falls | 3.0% | 3,949 |
| #47 | Winchester | 3.0% | 22,862 |
| #48 | Dennis | 3.1% | 1,903 |
| #49 | Stoneham | 3.1% | 22,986 |
| #50 | Arlington | 3.2% | 46,015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Massachusetts?
Bliss Corner ranks #1 for best job markets in Massachusetts with a value of 0.6% and a population of 5,666.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Massachusetts?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Massachusetts. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Massachusetts compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Massachusetts's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.