At a Glance
Median Income
$126,750
$158,979 per capita
Home Value
$1,386,200
Zillow: $1,072,384
Violent Crime
56/100K
358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.4%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Duxbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duxbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duxbury a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duxbury residents earn a median household income of $126,750 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $158,979. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duxbury is $1,386,200 , 392% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,072,384. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Duxbury reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
82.4% of adults in Duxbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(145% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duxbury has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,620
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density733/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,750
Per Capita$158,979
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
F
Home Value$1,386,200
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$1,072,384
Housing Units776
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.4%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute43 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Duxbury was built in 1955.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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