Highest Income Limits in Massachusetts — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Massachusetts. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Easton-Raynham, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $165,600 $82,800 $49,700
2 Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area MA $164,600 $85,700 $51,400
3 Eastern Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $149,400 $76,500 $45,900
4 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $143,000 $71,500 $42,900
5 Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area MA $137,300 $68,650 $41,200
6 Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $130,400 $65,850 $39,500
7 Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $127,800 $67,350 $40,400
8 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA MA $124,400 $65,750 $39,450
9 Barnstable Town, MA MSA MA $123,600 $70,600 $42,350
10 Taunton-Mansfield-Norton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $117,600 $65,850 $39,500
11 Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $113,900 $65,850 $39,500
12 Berkshire County, MA (part) HUD Metro FMR Area MA $112,900 $65,750 $39,450
13 Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $112,100 $56,050 $33,650
14 Pittsfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $109,400 $65,850 $39,500
15 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $102,000 $65,850 $39,500
16 Springfield, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $96,700 $65,750 $39,450
17 New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area MA $94,300 $65,750 $39,450