At a Glance
Median Income
$92,656
$41,446 per capita
Home Value
$248,800
Zillow: $297,171
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.3% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hingham residents earn a median household income of $92,656 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,446. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,046 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hingham is $248,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,171. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
29.0% of adults in Hingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hingham has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population927
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,656
Per Capita$41,446
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,800
Rent$1,000
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$297,171
Housing Units340
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation796 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hingham was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.