Many people associate Massachusetts with its rich history, the Boston Red Sox and its many universities, but the Bay State has a new title to claim.
Massachusetts has been ranked the best state to live in by 24/7 Wall St.
A typical home in Massachusetts is valued at $338,900, well above the national median home value of $181,200, according to the study.
And, New England can claim victory to the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, as well. Connecticut trails Massachusetts, followed by New New Hampshire.
Mississippi, the poorest state in the country, trails the other 49 states.
24/7 Wall St., which runs a financial news and opinion company with content delivered over the Internet, reviewed statewide social and economic measures to rank each state's living conditions.
To view the complete list of rankings, click here.
