Hanson, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,002 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$115,109 Median Income $45,497 per capita
$490,700 Home Value $620,723 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
121 Violent Crime/100K 214 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$115,109 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$490,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanson, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,109
53% above
$45,497 per capita
Home Value
$490,700
74% above
Zillow: $620,723
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Hanson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hanson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
153%
Home Value
174%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hanson residents earn a median household income of $115,109 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,497. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Hanson is $490,700 , 74% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,723. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Hanson reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 214/100K.

Education

38.5% of adults in Hanson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hanson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,002
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$115,109
Per Capita$45,497
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

A
Home Value$490,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$620,723
Housing Units767
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property214/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation83 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Hanson was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.