From Boston being named one of the nation’s most walkable cities to Bay State communities making best places to live lists, these are the most-read local news stories of 2024.

1. Boston among nation’s most walkable cities

Boston is among the nation’s most walkable cities, according to a new USA Today’s 10 Best Walkable Cities for Tourists in the U.S. report.

2. Three Massachusetts communities make list of top best places to live in the northeast

Three Massachusetts communities made Livability’s Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Northeast list.

3. How much income is required to live comfortably in Boston? A new study reveals the answer

A new study ranks major U.S. cities by their rent prices and the income needed to afford them, with Boston near the top of the list.

4. Four Massachusetts towns make Hottest ZIP Codes in America List

Communities in the Northeast and Midwest dominated this year’s rankings, with Massachusetts standing out by placing three towns in the top 10.

5. Massachusetts city makes Fortune’s Best Places to Live list

Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities across 200 data categories, assessing livability, financial health, resources for aging adults, education and wellness.