Massachusetts Living Index
Hanson
South Shore · pop. 10,719
Hanson is quiet South Shore woodland with a commuter rail stop and under-$600K homes. It does not pretend to be anything other than affordable and safe.
Commuter ValueRural Retreat
Livability Index
46
/ 100
Ranks #190 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$594k
4.5× household income
Household income
$132k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
42 min
peak driving
Population
10,719
5-yr trend 56/100
How Hanson scores
Schools
70
Safety
87
Walkability
18
Transit
25
Biking
16
Dining
30
Nightlife
14
Arts & Culture
18
Green Space
38
Diversity
22
Climate
68
The honest read
Best for
Buyers wanting rural feel, safety, and commuter rail access at reasonable cost.
The tradeoff
Very limited services and dining, and the Whitman-Hanson regional schools are average at best.
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