At a Glance
Median Income
$222,696
$121,901 per capita
Home Value
$1,216,800
Zillow: $1,280,464
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.6%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Hingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hingham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hingham residents earn a median household income of $222,696 , which is 196% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $121,901. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Hingham is $1,216,800 , 332% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,280,464. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Hingham reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 764/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
79.6% of adults in Hingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(136% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hingham 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
Population5,343
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,724/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$222,696
Per Capita$121,901
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,216,800
Rent$1,066
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$1,280,464
Housing Units2,096
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property764/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary188/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.6%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+40.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Hingham was built in 1942.
14.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.7% 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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