Most Educated Cities in Massachusetts
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated 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 percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Wellesley leads the ranking with a value of 87.1% and a population of 29,906.
The top three cities are Wellesley (87.1%), Brookline (85.0%), and Lexington (85.0%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Massachusetts.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wellesley | 87.1% | 29,906 |
| #2 | Brookline | 85.0% | 62,822 |
| #3 | Lexington | 85.0% | 34,085 |
| #4 | Dover | 83.8% | 2,386 |
| #5 | Sharon | 83.4% | 6,022 |
| #6 | Duxbury | 82.4% | 1,620 |
| #7 | Woods Hole | 82.4% | 999 |
| #8 | Needham | 80.8% | 32,059 |
| #9 | Newton | 80.7% | 88,504 |
| #10 | South Duxbury | 80.6% | 3,272 |
| #11 | Belmont | 80.2% | 27,009 |
| #12 | Cambridge | 80.2% | 117,794 |
| #13 | Hingham | 79.6% | 5,343 |
| #14 | Winchester | 78.4% | 22,862 |
| #15 | New Seabury | 77.9% | 824 |
| #16 | Marblehead | 76.9% | 20,334 |
| #17 | North Scituate | 76.1% | 6,163 |
| #18 | Popponesset | 75.4% | 501 |
| #19 | Cordaville | 75.2% | 3,076 |
| #20 | Arlington | 74.4% | 46,015 |
| #21 | Williamstown | 74.4% | 4,352 |
| #22 | West Chatham | 74.2% | 1,337 |
| #23 | Cochituate | 74.0% | 6,688 |
| #24 | Amherst Town | 73.8% | 35,472 |
| #25 | Medfield | 72.1% | 6,355 |
| #26 | Boxford | 72.0% | 2,325 |
| #27 | Deerfield | 70.6% | 441 |
| #28 | Milton | 70.4% | 28,481 |
| #29 | West Concord | 69.9% | 5,997 |
| #30 | North Falmouth | 68.7% | 2,558 |
| #31 | Seconsett Island | 68.0% | 138 |
| #32 | Somerville | 68.0% | 80,549 |
| #33 | Essex | 67.9% | 1,775 |
| #34 | Andover | 67.7% | 9,261 |
| #35 | Watertown Town | 67.2% | 35,270 |
| #36 | Harwich Port | 67.1% | 2,011 |
| #37 | Hopkinton | 66.8% | 3,142 |
| #38 | Northborough | 66.8% | 6,720 |
| #39 | Longmeadow | 66.1% | 15,724 |
| #40 | Newburyport | 65.9% | 18,444 |
| #41 | West Falmouth | 65.9% | 1,655 |
| #42 | Topsfield | 65.3% | 2,573 |
| #43 | Reading | 65.1% | 25,448 |
| #44 | South Lancaster | 64.6% | 1,991 |
| #45 | Maynard | 64.2% | 10,663 |
| #46 | Mattapoisett Center | 64.1% | 2,573 |
| #47 | The Pinehills | 63.8% | 4,988 |
| #48 | Scituate | 63.3% | 5,602 |
| #49 | Marshfield Hills | 63.0% | 2,121 |
| #50 | Provincetown | 62.5% | 3,466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Massachusetts?
Wellesley ranks #1 for most educated cities in Massachusetts with a value of 87.1% and a population of 29,906.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Massachusetts?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated 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 most educated cities?
You can compare Massachusetts's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.