Data Centers in Massachusetts

Massachusetts – High-Performance Infrastructure for Global Markets

Massachusetts Infrastructure Summary

Massachusetts is a premier hub for financial services and life sciences firms requiring low-latency connectivity and high uptime. Its strategic location and deep fiber density support mission-critical workloads that drive innovation and revenue.

Massachusetts: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

The connectivity landscape in Massachusetts is mature, providing a reliable foundation for low-latency traffic and massive data transfers.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 44. There are ~45 carriers as of December 2025, ensuring competitive pricing and diverse routing options for resilient networking.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 1, enabling access to 4 cloud regions. As of December 2025, local facilities provide direct paths to AWS and Google Cloud (GCP), reducing the need for long-haul transport to distant hubs.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Peering through primary exchanges in Boston reduces latency by keeping local traffic within the regional network rather than routing through distant nodes.

Bare Metal: High-performance bare metal services are widely available through providers such as Hivelocity and ColoCrossing for workloads requiring dedicated hardware as of December 2025.

Power Analysis

Energy infrastructure in Massachusetts is purpose-built to support the requirements of high-density colocation.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity costs approximately $0.10/kWh as of December 2025. This cost structure is favorable for the region and is supported by a mix that is roughly 29% renewable, primarily solar.

Power Grid Reliability: The grid in major data center corridors is well-engineered and reliable. Redundant substation support ensures that facilities manage seasonal demand peaks and severe weather without interruption as of December 2025.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Massachusetts is a leader in innovation, providing direct proximity to some of the most data-intensive industries in the country.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located near Kendall Square and the Boston financial district. This proximity is essential for high-frequency trading and research institutions that depend on microsecond latency.

Regional Market Reach: From a central Massachusetts hub, businesses effectively serve the entire New England population and Eastern Canada. This makes it a preferred location for edge computing and content delivery as of December 2025.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Eligible operators benefit from sales and use tax exemptions on specific infrastructure equipment. This financial benefit significantly lowers the initial capital expenditure for companies deploying large scale compute clusters.

Natural Disaster Risk

The state faces a high overall risk profile, primarily due to its northern coastal geography, though infrastructure is built to survive these conditions.

Risk Rubric: High (92.68) as of December 2025.

• Winter Weather: This is the primary hazard, requiring sophisticated heating and snow-load management for facility roofs.
• Strong Wind and Hurricanes: Strategic facility hardening and redundant power feeds are standard to mitigate risks from severe storms.
• Ice Storms: Modern data centers in the region use underground utility lines to maintain connectivity during heavy icing events as of December 2025.
• Heat Waves: High-efficiency cooling systems are used to handle summer temperature spikes while maintaining strict operational standards.