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South Duxbury, MA
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South Duxbury, MA
At a Glance
How South Duxbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Duxbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Duxbury a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Duxbury residents earn a median household income of $206,111 , which is 174% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $102,019. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 South Duxbury is $987,500 , 250% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,072,384. Median rent is $2,181/month, with 28.2% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
South Duxbury reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 572/100K.
Education
80.6% of adults in South Duxbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (139% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Duxbury 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.