Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Duxbury is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,620. Residents earn $126,750 per year, which is 69% above the national average.
Based on current data, Duxbury receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Duxbury has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Duxbury is $126,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Duxbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Duxbury is $1,386,200, making it a premium housing market at 392% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Duxbury is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 65 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 572 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
Duxbury is a highly educated community — 82.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Duxbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches, including 50.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,750 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $158,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.64% |
| Commute Time | 43.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |
| Census Median | $1,386,200 |
| 392% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,072,384 |
| Median List Price | $1,280,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $501 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 7.4% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.64% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Total Violent | 65.0/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.0/100K |
| Robbery | 13.0/100K |
| Assault | 26.0/100K |
| Total Property | 572.0/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 84.5/100K |
| Theft | 481.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 6.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0444°N, 70.6792°W |
| County FIPS | 25009 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 82.4% |
| 145% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 43.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |