At a Glance
Median Income
$71,205
$41,246 per capita
Home Value
$456,600
Zillow: $628,204
Median Rent
$1,787/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How North Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Plymouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Plymouth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $71,205 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,246. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Plymouth is $456,600 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $628,204. Median rent is $1,787/month, with 37.3% 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 1945.
Education
33.4% of adults in North Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Plymouth 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
Population4,458
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,566/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born22.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,205
Per Capita$41,246
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
B
Home Value$456,600
Rent$1,787
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$628,204
Housing Units2,043
Rent Burden37.3%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in North Plymouth was built in 1945.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
22.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.