Highest Income Cities in Massachusetts
Cities ranked by highest median household income · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the highest income cities in Massachusetts based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest median household income from highest to lowest. Dover leads the ranking with a value of $250,001 and a population of 2,386.
The top three cities are Dover ($250,001), Wellesley ($250,001), and Boxford ($238,375). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national highest income cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Massachusetts.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dover | $250,001 | 2,386 |
| #2 | Wellesley | $250,001 | 29,906 |
| #3 | Boxford | $238,375 | 2,325 |
| #4 | Hingham | $222,696 | 5,343 |
| #5 | Lexington | $219,402 | 34,085 |
| #6 | Winchester | $218,176 | 22,862 |
| #7 | Needham | $212,241 | 32,059 |
| #8 | Marshfield Hills | $210,096 | 2,121 |
| #9 | South Duxbury | $206,111 | 3,272 |
| #10 | New Seabury | $206,000 | 824 |
| #11 | Green Harbor | $195,930 | 1,254 |
| #12 | Cochituate | $190,938 | 6,688 |
| #13 | Medfield | $186,625 | 6,355 |
| #14 | Newton | $184,989 | 88,504 |
| #15 | Sharon | $183,239 | 6,022 |
| #16 | Marion Center | $180,130 | 1,159 |
| #17 | West Concord | $178,979 | 5,997 |
| #18 | Belmont | $178,188 | 27,009 |
| #19 | Milton | $178,053 | 28,481 |
| #20 | North Pembroke | $177,703 | 3,924 |
| #21 | Cedar Crest | $175,313 | 2,289 |
| #22 | Hopkinton | $173,750 | 3,142 |
| #23 | Lynnfield | $172,484 | 12,964 |
| #24 | Topsfield | $169,468 | 2,573 |
| #25 | Marblehead | $165,859 | 20,334 |
| #26 | Reading | $163,725 | 25,448 |
| #27 | Wilmington | $161,473 | 23,195 |
| #28 | Cordaville | $161,023 | 3,076 |
| #29 | Essex | $156,094 | 1,775 |
| #30 | Northborough | $154,926 | 6,720 |
| #31 | Longmeadow | $144,639 | 15,724 |
| #32 | Newburyport | $144,259 | 18,444 |
| #33 | Franklin Town | $142,788 | 33,067 |
| #34 | Burlington | $142,207 | 26,223 |
| #35 | Arlington | $141,440 | 46,015 |
| #36 | East Douglas | $141,042 | 2,842 |
| #37 | Brookline | $140,631 | 62,822 |
| #38 | North Scituate | $136,852 | 6,163 |
| #39 | Pinehurst | $136,406 | 6,737 |
| #40 | West Chatham | $135,199 | 1,337 |
| #41 | North Falmouth | $133,571 | 2,558 |
| #42 | Walpole | $132,411 | 5,989 |
| #43 | Sagamore | $132,000 | 3,958 |
| #44 | Mashpee Neck | $131,250 | 1,071 |
| #45 | Wakefield | $130,320 | 27,284 |
| #46 | Kingston | $130,179 | 6,373 |
| #47 | Sturbridge | $129,413 | 2,277 |
| #48 | Littleton Common | $129,347 | 2,838 |
| #49 | Swampscott | $128,964 | 15,209 |
| #50 | East Sandwich | $128,750 | 3,597 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the highest income in Massachusetts?
Dover ranks #1 for highest income cities in Massachusetts with a value of $250,001 and a population of 2,386.
How many cities are ranked for highest income cities in Massachusetts?
There are 50 cities ranked for highest income cities in Massachusetts. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Massachusetts compare to other states for highest income cities?
You can compare Massachusetts's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national highest income cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.