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Duxbury, Massachusetts


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Duxbury, Massachusetts

Duxbury, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles N of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 29 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Duxbury has a population of 14,248.

The People and Families of Duxbury

In Duxbury, about 70% of adults are married. Duxbury is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Duxbury had a median family income of $106,245. Duxbury is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Duxbury finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Duxbury is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Duxbury ($46,150). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Duxbury are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Duxbury Housing

About 89% of housing units in Duxbury are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Duxbury pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Duxbury, 86% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

Duxbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDuxbury Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDuxbury People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDuxbury Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDuxbury College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDuxbury Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDuxbury Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDuxbury Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Duxbury Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Duxbury Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Duxbury, MA

Comparing Duxbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98

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