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Massachusetts County Statistics
Compare descriptive county-level score ranges, density, solar, broadband, and research confidence across all 14 Massachusetts county records.
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State distributions
Where Massachusetts County Values Fall
Percentiles describe the current county dataset without implying that the highest or lowest value is the best fit for a particular buyer.
| Measurement | Unit | Minimum | 25th percentile | Median | Average | 75th percentile | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 0-100 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 46 | 59 |
| Housing Freedom Index | 0-100 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 59 |
| Off-Grid Freedom Index | 0-100 | 29 | 37 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 68 |
| Homestead Freedom Index | 0-100 | 52 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 71 |
| Connectivity Index | 0-100 | 67 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 85 | 92 |
| Population Density | people / sq. mi. | 101.3 | 316.8 | 671.4 | 1,722.8 | 1,520.6 | 13,638.7 |
| Solar Potential | 1-10 | 2 | 2.3 | 3 | 2.7 | 3 | 3 |
| Broadband Availability | 1-10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9.1 | 9 | 10 |
Freedom Score distribution
County Records By Score Band
Band counts show the shape of the state dataset. They do not replace confidence labels or parcel-level research.
County measurements
All Massachusetts County Records
Counties are listed alphabetically. Open a profile for source notes, local research context, and the parcel questions that remain unresolved.
| County | Freedom | Housing | Off-grid | Homestead | Connectivity | Density / sq. mi. | Solar | Broadband | Confidence | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 29 | 36 | 42 | 64 | 79 | 590.7 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 18 |
| Berkshire County | 59 | 59 | 68 | 71 | 85 | 138.9 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 18 |
| Bristol County | 35 | 45 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 1,064.2 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Dukes County | 31 | 36 | 37 | 59 | 92 | 204 | 3/10 | 10/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Essex County | 26 | 40 | 37 | 60 | 77 | 1,672.8 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Franklin County | 59 | 59 | 66 | 69 | 85 | 101.3 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Hampden County | 45 | 54 | 47 | 56 | 67 | 752.1 | 2/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Hampshire County | 46 | 54 | 47 | 56 | 84 | 313.7 | 2/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Middlesex County | 26 | 40 | 41 | 64 | 78 | 2,040.7 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 18 |
| Nantucket County | 33 | 36 | 31 | 52 | 90 | 326.2 | 3/10 | 10/10 | Sourced discovery | 18 |
| Norfolk County | 26 | 40 | 37 | 60 | 79 | 1,870.1 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Plymouth County | 34 | 45 | 45 | 60 | 77 | 822.5 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Suffolk County | 29 | 40 | 29 | 52 | 76 | 13,638.7 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 17 |
| Worcester County | 46 | 54 | 57 | 64 | 79 | 583.3 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 18 |
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Suggested citation: County Freedom Index, Massachusetts County Statistics, version county-summary-2026-08-04. County values are discovery signals and public context, not zoning decisions, appraisals, or parcel approvals.
Snapshot last reviewed: 2026-08-04.