Living in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts with a population of around 778,121, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH MSA metro area. The main communities are Braintree, Boston, Revere.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $3,327/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $697K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 38°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Suffolk County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 33 and a highly educated workforce (46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.