Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
South Duxbury is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 3,272. Residents earn $206,111 per year, which is 174% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Duxbury receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. South Duxbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Duxbury is $206,111, which is significantly higher than the national average — 174% above $75,149. This places South Duxbury among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in South Duxbury is $987,500, making it a premium housing market at 250% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,181 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
South Duxbury is a highly educated community — 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
South Duxbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches, including 50.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $206,111 |
| 174% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $102,019 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.89% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
| Census Median | $987,500 |
| 250% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,181 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.89% |
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.6% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0181°N, 70.6897°W |
| County FIPS | 25009 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |