Boston Indicators
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The Boston Foundation’s research center, focusing on ideas to make our city more prosperous, equitable and just.
Every year, the Greater Boston Housing Report Card buff.ly/nWR2BCE points out what everyone knows: Greater Boston’s home prices and apartment rents are extremely high.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Every year, the Greater Boston Housing Report Card buff.ly/nWR2BCE points out what everyone knows: Greater Boston’s home prices and apartment rents are extremely high.
Massachusetts will have to act fast to respond to the new work requirements for Medicaid recipients in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Regulatory details aren’t expected from the federal government until June 2026—a few short months before states have to notify residents of the new requirements.
Regulatory details aren’t expected from the federal government until June 2026—a few short months before states have to notify residents of the new requirements.
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Massachusetts will have to act fast to respond to the new work requirements for Medicaid recipients in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Regulatory details aren’t expected from the federal government until June 2026—a few short months before states have to notify residents of the new requirements.
Regulatory details aren’t expected from the federal government until June 2026—a few short months before states have to notify residents of the new requirements.
Because of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tens of thousands of formerly eligible legal immigrants in Massachusetts will now be barred from state Medicaid programs.
Learn more in our new report, "A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements." buff.ly/dMZvt4h
Learn more in our new report, "A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements." buff.ly/dMZvt4h
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Because of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tens of thousands of formerly eligible legal immigrants in Massachusetts will now be barred from state Medicaid programs.
Learn more in our new report, "A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements." buff.ly/dMZvt4h
Learn more in our new report, "A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements." buff.ly/dMZvt4h
As we explain in our new report, "A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements," buff.ly/dMZvt4h there are four steps that state policymakers should take to protect residents from losing their MassHealth insurance coverage.
November 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As we explain in our new report, "A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements," buff.ly/dMZvt4h there are four steps that state policymakers should take to protect residents from losing their MassHealth insurance coverage.
In our new report, “A Massachusetts Model for Medicaid Work Requirements,” buff.ly/dMZvt4h we point to the need for fast, effective state action to protect people from losing their Medicaid coverage because of new federal laws.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In our new report, “A Massachusetts Model for Medicaid Work Requirements,” buff.ly/dMZvt4h we point to the need for fast, effective state action to protect people from losing their Medicaid coverage because of new federal laws.
Massachusetts will have to comply with the federal law that compels many Medicaid recipients to meet work requirements—and it should learn from the mistakes of other states.
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Massachusetts will have to comply with the federal law that compels many Medicaid recipients to meet work requirements—and it should learn from the mistakes of other states.
We've just released our new report, “A Massachusetts Model for Medicaid Work Requirements,” buff.ly/dMZvt4h which looks at how Massachusetts can comply with new federal laws and protect people from losing their MassHealth insurance coverage.
A Massachusetts Model For Medicaid Work Requirements
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)” requires every state to adopt new eligibility checks and work requirements, assuming these added hurdles will shrink enrollment and cut spending.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We've just released our new report, “A Massachusetts Model for Medicaid Work Requirements,” buff.ly/dMZvt4h which looks at how Massachusetts can comply with new federal laws and protect people from losing their MassHealth insurance coverage.
Harsh federal policies could take a toll on the local housing market, as we explain in this year’s Greater Boston Housing Report Card. buff.ly/nWR2BCE
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Harsh federal policies could take a toll on the local housing market, as we explain in this year’s Greater Boston Housing Report Card. buff.ly/nWR2BCE
"At its best, Greater Boston is a welcoming region that draws strength from longtime residents and newcomers alike.
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"At its best, Greater Boston is a welcoming region that draws strength from longtime residents and newcomers alike.
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"There are lots of intractable challenges within government. Building more housing isn't one of them... It should not be as hard as it is.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"There are lots of intractable challenges within government. Building more housing isn't one of them... It should not be as hard as it is.
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The Special Topic section of the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025 looks at how the state's MBTA Communities law is doing at encouraging more housing density near commuter real stations.
There is a huge amount of variation.
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There is a huge amount of variation.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Special Topic section of the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025 looks at how the state's MBTA Communities law is doing at encouraging more housing density near commuter real stations.
There is a huge amount of variation.
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There is a huge amount of variation.
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Families' annual salaries would have to grow quickly to keep up with the cost of Greater Boston homes.
To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
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To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Families' annual salaries would have to grow quickly to keep up with the cost of Greater Boston homes.
To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
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To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
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"Here's some historic data... going all the way back to the 1960s looking at building permits statewide, and the broad trend here is we've settled into a pattern of building permits that's far lower than what we were at historically."
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November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"Here's some historic data... going all the way back to the 1960s looking at building permits statewide, and the broad trend here is we've settled into a pattern of building permits that's far lower than what we were at historically."
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We're releasing the Greater Boston Housing Report card today.
"As we look ahead, the question is no longer whether we need more housing—our data make that abundantly clear—but whether we can summon the civic will to act.
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"As we look ahead, the question is no longer whether we need more housing—our data make that abundantly clear—but whether we can summon the civic will to act.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We're releasing the Greater Boston Housing Report card today.
"As we look ahead, the question is no longer whether we need more housing—our data make that abundantly clear—but whether we can summon the civic will to act.
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"As we look ahead, the question is no longer whether we need more housing—our data make that abundantly clear—but whether we can summon the civic will to act.
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Please join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., for the release of our report, "A Massachusetts Model for Medicaid Work Requirements," buff.ly/yiXHLSL, which is part of our Meeting the Moment series, a response to President Trump’s aggressive agenda for changing American life.
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., for the release of our report, "A Massachusetts Model for Medicaid Work Requirements," buff.ly/yiXHLSL, which is part of our Meeting the Moment series, a response to President Trump’s aggressive agenda for changing American life.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in person or online, for the release of the 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. buff.ly/Q8hGZHv
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
November 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in person or online, for the release of the 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. buff.ly/Q8hGZHv
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
Amy Dain once spent several years tracking down the number of housing permits issued in Greater Boston.
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Amy Dain once spent several years tracking down the number of housing permits issued in Greater Boston.
Counting the number of housing construction permits gives us a glimpse of how much housing could be built in the future.
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Counting the number of housing construction permits gives us a glimpse of how much housing could be built in the future.
To understand how many housing units might be built in the future, our new brief—“How many homes are we actually building?” buff.ly/8YLEGFn%E2%8... looks at recent trends in building permits.
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To understand how many housing units might be built in the future, our new brief—“How many homes are we actually building?” buff.ly/8YLEGFn%E2%8... looks at recent trends in building permits.
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in person or online, for the release of the 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. buff.ly/Q8hGZHv
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
October 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in person or online, for the release of the 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. buff.ly/Q8hGZHv
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
We’re excited to have Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll join us. She will share a research presentation and her remarks.
Greater Boston and Massachusetts both need more housing production to meet the demand for affordable places to live.
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Greater Boston and Massachusetts both need more housing production to meet the demand for affordable places to live.
How much housing is being built in Greater Boston and across Massachusetts?
Not nearly enough, according to our estimates. There’s a concerning decline in the number of housing permits, which are one indicator of how many housing units will be built in the future.
Not nearly enough, according to our estimates. There’s a concerning decline in the number of housing permits, which are one indicator of how many housing units will be built in the future.
October 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How much housing is being built in Greater Boston and across Massachusetts?
Not nearly enough, according to our estimates. There’s a concerning decline in the number of housing permits, which are one indicator of how many housing units will be built in the future.
Not nearly enough, according to our estimates. There’s a concerning decline in the number of housing permits, which are one indicator of how many housing units will be built in the future.
Despite its name, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) makes ugly cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits, which threatens to increase the racial wealth gap.
October 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Despite its name, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) makes ugly cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits, which threatens to increase the racial wealth gap.
One way that the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) undercuts wealth building among low-income families is by making what had been a temporary estate tax exemption of $15 million—up from $7 million—permanent.
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
One way that the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) undercuts wealth building among low-income families is by making what had been a temporary estate tax exemption of $15 million—up from $7 million—permanent.