10 Massachusetts Cities Rank Among America’s “Safest & Richest” in 2025
Written by b87fm on 09/05/2025
Boston suburbs are shining on the national stage — with 10 Massachusetts communities landing on GoBankingRates’ list of the 50 Safest and Richest Places to Live in 2025.
The personal finance site analyzed over 1,000 U.S. cities, breaking down data like household income, home values, cost of living, and crime rates. While Western Springs, Illinois grabbed the top spot, the Bay State showed out, snagging two spots in the Top 3 and nearly a dozen overall.
Here’s where Massachusetts landed:
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#2 Lexington
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#3 Winchester
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#14 Wellesley
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#26 Belmont
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#29 Reading
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#37 Sharon
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#39 Hopkinton
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#40 Newton
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#41 Needham
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#48 Brookline
With strong schools, historic homes, and family-friendly vibes, it’s no surprise these communities continue to rank high.
And beyond the numbers? These suburbs sit right outside Boston, helping shape the culture and lifestyle that fuels the city’s music, sports, and creative energy. From rising artists to business leaders, many of the names you hear about in Boston’s hip-hop and cultural scene have roots in these very towns.
Massachusetts showing up heavy on the list proves what locals already know — the Bay State has some of the safest, most successful, and most sought-after neighborhoods in the country.
