Boston Indicators

Massachusetts’ net population growth due to migration was the most of any Northeastern state, and was driven by people moving to the Commonwealth from outside the country. https://bit.ly/2UcT8QS

If not for international migration, Massachusetts would be losing population. The Northeast is losing more residents than any other region. Fortunately, Massachusetts actually gained in recent years, as increases from international migration outpaced domestic losses.

Massachusetts is one of the richest states in the country, so we ought to be able to provide everyone a basic standard of living. And yet Massachusetts has a poverty rate higher than 24 other states.

Poverty in Massachusetts Higher Than 24 Other States

Not only have commutes gotten longer for most people, some areas of our region have historically been especially poorly served by their transportation options. More on commuting at https://bit.ly/2FLvtSI

Amidst rising commute times for all, a focus on neighborhood equity Not only have commutes gotten longer for most people, some areas of our region have historically been especially poorly served by their transportation options.