Massachusetts has 12 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 58/100.
The state shows above-average economic momentum, with strong signals across multiple growth indicators.
The top-performing county is Bristol County (BTI 76), while Franklin County (BTI 37) trails the pack.
| Rank | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth | GDP | Pop Growth | Income | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bristol County | 76 | +1.8% | +2.4% | +0.1% | +8.5% | 8.0x |
| 02 | Essex County | 70 | +1.5% | +1.2% | +0.2% | +8.9% | 8.9x |
| 03 | Hampshire County | 69 | +1.5% | +1.9% | -4.9% | +9.2% | 6.6x |
| 04 | Hampden County | 68 | +1.4% | +1.6% | -0.4% | +8.7% | 5.1x |
| 05 | Suffolk County | 67 | +1.4% | +1.8% | -0.9% | +9.2% | 3.3x |
| 06 | Plymouth County | 60 | +1.1% | +2.8% | +0.4% | +7.3% | 8.9x |
| 07 | Barnstable County | 58 | +1.1% | +4.6% | +0.7% | +9.5% | 8.0x |
| 08 | Worcester County | 54 | +0.9% | +1.9% | +0.2% | +8.4% | 6.5x |
| 09 | Berkshire County | 47 | +0.6% | +1.6% | -0.2% | +10.4% | 4.8x |
| 10 | Norfolk County | 46 | +0.6% | +2.0% | +0.2% | +7.6% | 7.4x |
| 11 | Middlesex County | 38 | +0.3% | +3.1% | -0.0% | +8.5% | 5.2x |
| 12 | Franklin County | 37 | +0.3% | -6.3% | -0.1% | +8.4% | 7.0x |