Ranking of Massachusetts Cities By Unemployment Rate in December 2013

Updated on January 26, 2025.

According to data from the US BLS, for December 2013, among all Massachusetts cities, Lawrence had the highest unemployment rate (11.6%), followed by New Bedford (10.7%), and Fall River (9.8%).

The chart below shows the top 10 cities and the table below shows the ranking of all Massachusetts cities.

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Ranking of Massachusetts Cities By Unemployment Rate in December 2013
Lawrence
11.6%
New Bedford
10.7%
Fall River
9.8%
Springfield
9.8%
Holyoke
8.8%
North Adams
8.8%
Southbridge Town
8.8%
Palmer Town
8.5%
Fitchburg
8.3%
Gloucester
8.2%
Ranking of Massachusetts Cities By Unemployment Rate in December 2013
Rank
City
Unemployment Rate (%)
1 Lawrence 11.6
2 New Bedford 10.7
3 Fall River 9.8
3 Springfield 9.8
4 Holyoke 8.8
4 North Adams 8.8
4 Southbridge Town 8.8
5 Palmer Town 8.5
6 Fitchburg 8.3
7 Gloucester 8.2
8 Chicopee 7.5
9 Pittsfield 7.4
10 Barnstable Town 7.3
10 Brockton 7.3
11 Gardner 7.1
12 Leominster 7
12 Lowell 7
12 Taunton 7
13 Methuen Town 6.9
14 Westfield 6.8
15 West Springfield Town 6.7
15 Worcester 6.7
16 Agawam Town 6.3
17 Attleboro 6.2
17 Haverhill 6.2
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