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Hull, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,098 Population 3,518/sq mi density
$127,112 Median Income $73,136 per capita
$606,100 Home Value $689,098 Zillow
$1,885 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
452 Violent Crime/100K 779 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$127,112 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$606,100 home value, $1,885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
452 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hull, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,112
69% above
$73,136 per capita
Home Value
$606,100
115% above
Zillow: $689,098
Median Rent
$1,885/mo
62% above
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
452/100K
19% above
779/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
53% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
169%
Home Value
215%
Rent
162%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
153%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hull a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hull residents earn a median household income of $127,112 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,136. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Hull is $606,100 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $689,098. Median rent is $1,885/month, with 33.1% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Hull reports 452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 779/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

51.7% of adults in Hull hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hull 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

Population10,098
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density3,518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,112
Per Capita$73,136
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

B+
Home Value$606,100
Rent$1,885
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$689,098
Housing Units5,831
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent452/100K
Property779/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault404/100K
Burglary67/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Hull was built in 1943.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% 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.