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Massachusetts Housing, Demographics, State History and Leisure Activities

Welcome to our Massachusetts Relocation Resource Center! We hope you'll find some interesting information about Massachusetts's state history, tourist attractions and places to visit as well as housing and demographic statistics and visit our referral links to state and local government agencies.

Background

Massachusetts, a New England state with an Atlantic coastline of about 190 miles is approximately 7,840 square miles in area according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics. It was one of the original 13 states to join the Union in 1788. Two of the most influential events in American colonial history accredited with shaping America's future occurred in Boston, Massachusetts. One was the midnight ride of Paul Revere when on the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British troops were coming by sea to arrest them. The pre-arranged signal from the bell-tower of Christ Church was two lanterns were to be hung if the British were coming by sea and one if by land. A detailed narrative on the ride of Paul Revere can be viewed at The Paul Revere House. Another event accredited with shaping America's future was the Boston Tea party, which occurred on the evening of Dec. 16, 1773, when a group of indignant colonists, led by Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and others, disguised themselves as Native Americans, boarded the English cargo ships and threw the British tea into the harbor to protest the tea tax imposed by the British Parliament.

Housing Data and Demographics

The 2006 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates reported the Massachusetts population to be 6,437,193 residents. The Census Bureau also recorded the number of housing units in Massachusetts from its 2005 survey to be 2,688,014. Results from the 2000 Census Bureau survey, showed the Massachusetts homeownership rate to be around 61.7% in contrast to the national average of 66.2% and the Median value of owner-occupied housing units to be about $185,700 compared to the national average of $119,600.

For more Massachusetts housing information, you may wish to contact one of these local real estate agents for assistance.

Local Attractions and Points of Interest in Boston

Boston is well know for its outstanding seafood and numerous fine restaurants and historical spots to visit. Some of the most popular visitor destinations include Freedom Trail, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Common, Public Garden, Museum of Science, Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory, the Public Garden and Race Point Beach.

Freedom Trail, rated the Number 1 attraction in Boston, is a three-mile ribbon of red paint linking 16 historical sites. Most visitors start the tour at the Boston Common or if you prefer to take a guided tour, the National Park Service offers 90-minute tours starting at the Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center. Stops in route include the Old State House, Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. You can also visit the Paul Revere house.

State and Local Governments

For information about Massachusetts's state capital, we have provided a link to the Official Site for Boston, Massachusetts featuring a calendar, list of e-services, and contact information. For a list of Massachusetts state agencies, contacts, governmental services, etc., you may wish to visit The Official Portal for the State of Massachusetts which contains information about government, business, leisure, and more.