At a Glance
Median Income
$58,791
$30,715 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $84,323
Median Rent
$638/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.0% smoking rate
How Hull Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hull's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hull a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hull residents earn a median household income of $58,791 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,715. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hull is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,323. Median rent is $638/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
29.0% of adults in Hull hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hull has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans20.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,791
Per Capita$30,715
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$638
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$84,323
Housing Units253
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation471 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hull was built in 1950.
30.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.