Dorchester, Massachusetts, is the largest neighborhood in Boston. It is also one of the most diverse. Natives and decades-long residents have made their homes alongside immigrants from Vietnam, Cape Verde, Ireland, and many other countries. This rich mix of cultures gives Dorchester its vibe and makes it an ideal place to live, work, or vacation.
Massachusetts is in the New England region of the U.S. It shares borders with the Atlantic Ocean, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Boston is the capital and the most populous city, with about 7,033,469 residents. It is the seventh-smallest state spanning only 10,555 square miles, 25.7% of which is water.