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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $1,126
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 125,393 (33.7% of all housing units)

#6. Worcester

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $1,659
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 728,666 (38.5% of all housing units)

#5. Boston

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.6%
- Median rent: $1,462
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,814 (26.7% of all housing units)

#4. Vineyard Haven

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.4%
- Median rent: $943
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 16,621 (29.9% of all housing units)

#3. Pittsfield

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.4%
- Median rent: $1,008
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 100,054 (36.4% of all housing units)

#2. Springfield

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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.3%
- Median rent: $1,408
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,864 (19.2% of all housing units)

This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

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