Hanson, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
2,002 Population
$115,109 Median Income
$490,700 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature
193 Violent Crime / 100K
41.0 yrs Median Age
38.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.1
Education

People

Population2,002
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$115,109
Per Capita Income$45,497
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$60,733M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$490,700
Zillow Value$590,791
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Depression25.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime193/100K
Property Crime713/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft48.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul30° / 73°
Rain52 in/yr
Snow51 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

4.1/5
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)38

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Work From Home10.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Hanson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$115,109
Home Value$490,700
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+38.5%
Unemployment4.2%
Violent Crime192.7 /100K
Avg Temperature51.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,002
Population Density1,088 per sq mi
Median Age41.0 years
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.7% Black 0.9% Other 6.4%
White92.7%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.4%

Language

English Only91.9%
Spanish Speakers8.1%
English 91.9% Spanish 8.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.3%
Health Insurance99.2%

Income

53% above avg
Median Household Income$115,109
Per Capita Income$45,497
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,453
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$111,515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)28,628
County GDP$60,733M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,878
Healthcare Facilities2,243
Retail Stores2,499
Manufacturing777
Total Establishments28,628

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,878 Healthcare 2,243 Retail 2,499 Manufacturing 777

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$111,515
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,835

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.6 min
Work From Home10.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

74% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$490,700
Zillow Home Value Index$590,791

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$303
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio109.3%
Price Drops100.0%
Active Inventory1

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,835
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.80%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma11.9%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.2%
Regular Checkup78.6%
Premature Death Rate5,853 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,243
Restaurants (County)1,878

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime192.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape9.6 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault183.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime713.0 /100K
Burglary183.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft481.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft48.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)30

Temperature

30°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation52.3 in
Annual Snowfall50.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation83 ft (25 m)
Land Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,088 per sq mi
Latitude42.0650°
Longitude-70.8498°
County FIPS25009

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.2%

Democrat +20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.5%
High School+95.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,088 per sq mi
Land Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)30

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