10 areas outside cities hit by foreclosures

For the first time, more home foreclosures are taking place in the state's suburban and rural communities than in long-troubled cities, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership . Here is a list of the 10 rural and suburban towns with the highest distressed property rate -- meaning that housing units are either in the process of being foreclosed on or are already bank-owned. Note: The following communities are those on the list that are not a part of Boston or deemed one of 24 gateway communities , defined as urban areas whose residents have lower-than-average incomes and education levels.
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For the first time, more home foreclosures are taking place in the state's suburban and rural communities than in long-troubled cities, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership.

Here is a list of the 10 rural and suburban towns with the highest distressed property rate -- meaning that housing units are either in the process of being foreclosed on or are already bank-owned.

Note: The following communities are those on the list that are not a part of Boston or deemed one of 24 gateway communities, defined as urban areas whose residents have lower-than-average incomes and education levels.