The Boston Business Journal’s “Rich State, Poor State: The Most—and Least—Affluent Communities in Massachusetts” ranked Newton the No. 7 most-affluent community.  According to BBJ, Newton’s Stats are:

• Population: 86,241
• Median household income: $119,148
• Median home value: $696,500
• Percent of workers earning $100,000+: 28.8 percent
• Adults with advanced degrees: 48.7 percent

Top 10 affluent communities:

1. Dover
2. Wellesley
3. Lexington
4. Winchester
5. Needham
6. Duxbury
7. Newton
8. Hingham
9. Belmont
10. Brookline

Top 10 least affluent communities:

1. Lawrence
2. Warren
3. Springfield
4. Athol
5. Holyoke
6. Fall River
7. New Bedford
8. Chelsea
9. Webster
10. Winchendon

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