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What it’s like living in the most educated state in the nation

Massachusetts recently claimed the crown for most educated state in the U.S., according to a study from finance company WalletHub. High rates of higher education and solid public-school systems drove the ranking. But on a deeper level, living in the Commonwealth’s ‘wicked smart’ environment means stability and quality of life, say experts.

Using data from the U.S. Census Beurau and other sources, WalletHub found that 47% of Massachusetts adults 25 and older have earned at least a bachelor’s degree — the highest level in the nation. Plus, the state claimed the highest share of that population with a graduate or professional degree, at nearly 22%.

We interviewed Peace Nguyen, Global Real Estate Advisor at Engel & Völkers, and asked what living in the most educated state means for residents, homebuyers and home sellers.

“I love this question because in Massachusetts — particularly in communities like Wayland, Weston and Wellesley — education isn’t just a statistic, it’s a value system,” she said.
“[This] environment means being surrounded by informed, engaged residents who are deeply invested in their communities. That commitment shows up in strong public schools, thoughtful town planning, cultural institutions and a highly educated workforce. With world-renowned universities like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology anchoring the region, there’s an intellectual energy that elevates the entire housing market.”

State-sponsored free college tuition programs make high levels of education in the Commonwealth possible and accessible.

However, success starts long before college, as Massachusetts ranked No. 2 nationwide for best public school systems. Massachusetts students earned the highest math and reading test scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Nguyen sees education as a key to continued stability in the Massachusetts housing market.

“Highly educated communities tend to prioritize education, infrastructure and preservation — decisions that protect property values over time,” she said. “For sellers, it means a sophisticated buyer pool. Massachusetts buyers are analytical. They study comparable sales, school rankings, appreciation trends and even municipal financial health. Success requires data-driven strategy, precise pricing and polished presentation.”

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What were the best and worst state economies for 2025?

“Massachusetts has the best state economy, and it invests a lot more in both industry and academic R&D than most other states, which leads to big payoffs in economic growth,” Lupo said.

“This has led to the state having the second-most invention patents per capita. The Bay State has a lot of workers in industries that propel the economy forward, too. It has the highest share of jobs in high-tech industries, the third-highest share of STEM professionals.”

Massachusetts, 70.84
Utah, 69.18
Washington, 68.97
California, 67.43
New Hampshire, 58.88
North Carolina, 58.86
Idaho, 58.14
Texas, 57.51
Maryland, 56.96
Colorado, 55.72

The five worst state economies were:

South Dakota, 34.18
North Dakota, 33.28
Hawaii, 33.09
West Virginia, 32.34
Iowa, 31.61

Massachusetts was ranked #1 for having the best economy in the country. View the inter active map below, click on a state to see their rankings.

Source: WalletHub

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Massachusetts is the smartest state in the nation

A new report has ranked the smartest states across the country, and Massachusetts came out on top.

Education researchers at UTS Online analyzed each of the 50 states across 10 main factors, including average IQ, high school graduation rates, college graduation rates, SAT & ACT scores, NAEP scores, literacy rates, numeracy rates, share of State Value Added for Arts and Culture Production (ACPSA), and the number of colleges per capita.

The Bay State ranked overall No. 1 with an intelligence score of 81.63

The report found it had the highest average IQ in the nation, at 104.3, plus its students achieved the highest score for both the SAT and ACT exams and came in second in NAEP.

Home to some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, including M.I.T. and Harvard, Massachusetts also had the highest college graduation rate in the country.

Additionally, the Bay State ranked fifth for ACPGA, 17th for 2024 high school graduation rates and 29th for number of colleges.

And it wasn’t the only New England state to make the top of the list.

New Hampshire came in second followed by Minnesota, Vermont and Washington state.

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