State life expectancy · Rank 2 of 51
Life expectancy in Massachusetts
People born in Massachusetts can expect to live 79.8 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 2.3 years longer than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
79.8
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
77.4
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
82.2
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
18.4 / 20.9
Men / women
Years left at each age in Massachusetts
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 77.4 | 82.2 | 79.8 |
| 20 | 58.0 | 62.6 | 60.3 |
| 40 | 39.5 | 43.3 | 41.5 |
| 50 | 30.6 | 34.0 | 32.4 |
| 60 | 22.3 | 25.1 | 23.8 |
| 65 | 18.4 | 20.9 | 19.7 |
| 70 | 14.7 | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| 80 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| 90 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in Massachusetts
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 41% | 54% | 21% | 32% |
| 65 | 46% | 58% | 23% | 35% |
| 75 | 57% | 66% | 29% | 40% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 80.0 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 79.8 | 19.7 |
| 3 | New Jersey | 79.6 | 19.6 |
| 4 | New York | 79.5 | 19.8 |
Differences between states reflect income, smoking and obesity rates, rural access to care, overdose and injury deaths, and many other factors. A state average says little about any one person.
Source: NCHS U.S. State Life Tables, 2022. Period life tables describe 2022 death rates; they are not predictions for individuals.
Questions
What is the life expectancy in Massachusetts?
79.8 years at birth in 2022: 77.4 for males and 82.2 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 2.3 years above the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does Massachusetts rank for life expectancy?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 4 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in Massachusetts live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in Massachusetts has about 18.4 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 20.9.