Massachusetts

Highlights

• Violent crime decreased 30% between 2009 and 2019 from 467 to 328 offenses per 100,000 population
• Income inequality increased 9% between 2007 and 2019 from 4.92 to 5.34
• Severe housing problems decreased 8% between 2007-2011 and 2013-2017 from 19.0% to 17.5% of occupied housing units
• Teen births decreased 64% between 2008 and 2018 from 19.8 to 7.2 births per 1,000 females ages 15-19
• Premature death increased 12% between 2012 and 2018 from 5,345 to 5,973 years lost before age 75 per 100,000 population
• Low birthweight increased 29% between 1992 and 2018 from 5.9% to 7.6% of live births