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Life Science Labs in Boston - Development and Market Trends in 2026

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
09/11/2026
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This presentation analyzes the Boston life sciences sector, covering development pipelines, real estate market shifts, labor dynamics, and research funding trends.

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The 2026 World Cup in Boston

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
09/01/2026
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The following report and accompanying infographic explore the impact of the 2026 World Cup on Boston's economy, identifying key events taking place in the city and evaluating the economic impact of the World Cup season more broadly. The Research Division pulled together a variety of data, including mobility, spending, administrative, hotel, air travel, and MBTA data, to develop our insights.

To view the long-form report, please click on the left image or tile title.

To view the infographic summary of our findings, please click here.

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Boston's Economy 2026

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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06/05/2026
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Boston's Economy 2026 covers trends in employment, wages, mobility, travel, consumer spending, housing prices, and real estate.

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Unpacking Boston's FY2025 NIH Funding

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Document Date:
03/25/2026
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This report provides an overview of NIH funding awarded to Boston researchers in fiscal year 2025, a year marked by significant disruption in the federal research funding landscape. Despite proposed budget cuts, grant terminations, and a freeze on Harvard-affiliated funding, Boston received $2.46 billion across 3,983 grants, maintaining its position as the second-largest recipient of NIH funding in the country. The majority of funding supported world-renowned institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Boston Children's Hospital. While Boston's research funding held steady in FY2025, the long-term federal policy outlook remains uncertain.

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Industry Profiles: Finance Insurance and Real Estate

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Industry Profiles

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Document Date:
06/27/2025
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Industry Profiles: Retail

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06/17/2025
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Industry Profiles 2025

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
06/17/2025
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This series profiles Boston's 7 top industries including: Retail, Educational Services, Healthcare, Culture Sports and Tourism, Finance Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE), Industrial, and Professional Services. Each profile includes data on employment, earnings, establishments, associated real estate, and more.












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Boston's Economy 2025

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Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development

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Document Date:
06/02/2025
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Boston's Economy 2025 covers trends in employment, wages, mobility, travel, consumer spending, housing prices, and real estate.

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Unpacking Boston's FY2024 NIH Funding

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Document Date:
05/20/2025
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This report provides an overview of NIH funding awarded to Boston researchers in fiscal year 2024, highlighting the City’s continued leadership in biomedical research and innovation. Boston received nearly $2.5 billion across 4,194 grants, the second-highest total nationwide. The majority of this funding supported world-renowned institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital, reflecting the strength of Boston’s hospitals, universities, and life sciences sector in advancing groundbreaking medical research.

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Unpacking Boston's FY2023 NIH Funding

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Industry Profiles

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Document Date:
05/16/2024
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the NIH funding sent to Boston researchers in fiscal year 2023, demonstrating the City's significant role as a leader in medical research. It explores how Boston's renowned hospitals, top universities, and thriving life sciences industry lead the nation in NIH funding, driving groundbreaking advancements in science and medicine, and solidifying the City's reputation as a global hub of innovation in the biomedical field.

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