Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in Massachusetts (2026 Rankings)
Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 6 neighborhoods in Massachusetts by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 31
Home Value: $750,000
Population: 4,815
Walk Score: 76/100
AQI: 31
Back BayBoston, MA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $1,050,000
Population: 26,000
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 52
Beacon HillBoston, MA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $985,000
Population: 10,000
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 52
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South End BostonBoston, MA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $825,000
Population: 35,000
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 52
5
CambridgeBoston, MA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $785,000
Population: 118,977
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 52
6
BostonMA
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $620,000
Population: 675,647
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 52
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