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Plymouth

South Shore · pop. 66,663

America's hometown delivers real water views, a walkable downtown waterfront, and genuine history without a Hingham price tag. The South Shore's largest town has enough going on to keep it interesting year-round.

Historic VillageCoastal TouristCommuter Value
Livability Index
56
/ 100
Ranks #117 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$649k
5.8× household income
Household income
$112k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
45 min
peak driving
Population
66,663
5-yr trend 65/100

How Plymouth scores

Schools
75
Safety
75
Walkability
55
Transit
30
Biking
32
Dining
60
Nightlife
38
Arts & Culture
45
Green Space
40
Diversity
30
Climate
64

The honest read

Best for
Buyers who want waterfront proximity, some walkable nightlife, and a sub-$700K price point.
The tradeoff
Schools are average and the town is massive, so neighborhood quality varies significantly.

Compare on your terms

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Nearby towns

Bordering and adjacent Massachusetts towns near Plymouth.

Carver
43/100 · $589k
South Shore
Kingston
50/100 · $673k
South Shore
Duxbury
56/100 · $1.12M
South Shore
Wareham
65/100 · $425k
South Shore

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