Massachusetts Living Index
Hingham
South Shore · pop. 24,679
Harbor ferry to Long Wharf, World's End peninsula, and Derby Street's shopping district.
Coastal QuietFamily Suburb
Livability Index
70
/ 100
Ranks #30 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$1.20M
6.7× household income
Household income
$178k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
38 min
peak driving
Population
24,679
5-yr trend 78/100
How Hingham scores
Schools
92
Safety
92
Walkability
38
Transit
28
Biking
38
Dining
68
Nightlife
46
Arts & Culture
56
Green Space
82
Diversity
56
Climate
76
The honest read
Best for
Families who want coastal life with a fast water commute.
The tradeoff
Ferry costs add up; backup commute is brutal.
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