{"id":75849,"date":"2022-04-26T16:28:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T23:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=75849"},"modified":"2023-07-28T09:50:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T16:50:36","slug":"reasons-to-move-to-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-move-to-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Reasons to Move to Massachusetts and Why You&#8217;ll Love Living Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts is the perfect destination for those looking to move to a place with beautiful beaches and scenery, fresh seafood, and a state big on sports. So if you\u2019re considering renting an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1826\/MA\/Boston\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment in Boston<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or are looking at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2833\/MA\/Cambridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homes for sale in Cambridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Redfin has the top 7 reasons to move to Massachusetts. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view in massachusetts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1-191x150.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1-801x630.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/massachusetts-1-381x300.jpg 381w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Excellent schools and universities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bay State is home to several of the world\u2019s top universities and colleges, including Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, Tufts University, Amherst College, Wellesley College, Emerson College, and many more. There are also excellent public schools throughout the state. Some top-ranking school districts include Newton Public Schools, Lexington Public Schools, Wellesley Public Schools, and Westford Public Schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Sports culture<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts is big on sports, from ice hockey and basketball to football and baseball. Pro sports teams include the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and the New England Revolution. Massachusetts also has colleges with popular sports teams, including Harvard, Boston College, Northeastern, UMass, and Boston University.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Beautiful scenery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts has beautiful beaches, including Singing Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, Cisco Beach, and many more great spots surrounding Cape Cod Bay. You can go whale watching and charter sailing, visit wineries, or go hiking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Massachusetts&#8217; thriving food scene<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state of Massachusetts offers a wide range of cuisine, and as a resident, you can find nearly anything you&#8217;re craving. The Bay State is famous for its seafood, from lobster rolls to clam chowder. Massachusetts is also known for its oysters, with some of the world&#8217;s best oysters harvested at Wellfleet, Duxbury, Barnstable, Katama Bay, Buzzard\u2019s Bay, and East Dennis. You can also find terrific BBQ, Mexican, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Italian, and more, all across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Rich history<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts has a rich history and is one of the best places for history buffs. Not only was the state one of the 13 original colonies, but it&#8217;s also where the Boston Tea Party and the Salem Witch Trials took place. And this is all just scraping the surface. Massachusetts is also home to the Lexington Battle Green, properly known as Lexington Common, and the start of the American Industrial Revolution and the Internet Revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Things to do<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you move to Massachusetts, be sure to check out the Freedom Trail to learn about American history through local tours, museums, churches, and much more. Visit local zoos, head to the beach, or go to Six Flags New England. Take a trip to Cape Cod, explore Beacon Hill in Boston, attend a game of Fenway Park, or visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. From cultural activities to exciting professional sporting events, there&#8217;s an activity for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Weather<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a 4-season type person, you&#8217;ll love Massachusetts. Residents enjoy exceptional summers and stunningly colorful autumns. Some consider Masschussets&#8217; winters brutal. However, the state&#8217;s climate is deemed to be temperate. Winters can get quite cold and snow, with a low of 16 degrees in January. Summers see a high of 82 degrees in July.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Methodology:\u00a0<\/strong>Median home sale price data was pulled from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/us-housing-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">US Housing Market<\/a>\u00a0resource during April 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massachusetts is the perfect destination for those looking to move to a place with beautiful beaches and scenery, fresh seafood, and a state big on sports. 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