At a Glance
Median Income
$72,639
$54,411 per capita
Home Value
$426,000
Zillow: $656,489
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
323/100K
699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.5% smoking rate
How Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plymouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plymouth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $72,639 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,411. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Plymouth is $426,000 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,489. Median rent is $1,701/month, with 35.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Plymouth reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 699/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population7,852
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density3,505/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,639
Per Capita$54,411
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
B
Home Value$426,000
Rent$1,701
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$656,489
Housing Units4,002
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent323/100K
Property699/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Plymouth was built in 1938.
16.2% 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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
11.3% 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.