Updated April 2026 · 7 cities · 6 data sources
Massachusetts Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Massachusetts has an average safety score of 60.3/100 across 3 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 72 | B | 242.6 |
| Boston | 61 | C | 309.6 |
| Springfield | 48 | D | 670.5 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 48 | D | 670.5 |
| Boston | 61 | C | 309.6 |
| Worcester | 72 | B | 242.6 |
Water Safety
Massachusetts cities average a water safety score of 74/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 97 | A | 0 |
| Cambridge | 91 | A | 0 |
| Boston | 87 | A | 1 |
| Lowell | 55 | C | 6 |
| Springfield | 40 | C | 27 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 40 | C | 27 |
| Lowell | 55 | C | 6 |
| Boston | 87 | A | 1 |
| Worcester | 97 | A | 0 |
| Cambridge | 91 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Massachusetts cities average a median AQI of 39 across 1 cities.
Hospital Quality
Massachusetts cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.4/5 across 7 cities with a total of 26 hospitals tracked.
City Spending
Massachusetts cities average $67,941.6 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 50.9/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | $130,737 | 56/100 |
| Boston | $72,299 | 56/100 |
| Springfield | $65,626 | 44/100 |
| Brockton | $58,373 | 49/100 |
| Brookline | $58,050 | 43/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Massachusetts has 7 tracked cities with an average safety score of 60.3, school score of 0, and water safety score of 74.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Worcester is the safest city in Massachusetts with a safety score of 72/100 (Grade B).
Worcester has the highest water safety score in Massachusetts at 97/100 with 0 violations.
Worcester has the highest fiscal health score in Massachusetts at 58/100 with per-capita spending of $42,049.
Worcester has the best air quality in Massachusetts with a median AQI of 39 (Grade C).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.
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Source: Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, 2026.