Hingham, Massachusetts
Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 2 miles NE of Weymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 11 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,882 people in Hingham.
The People and Families of Hingham
In Hingham, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Hingham are married and settled down.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Hingham had a median family income of $98,598. Hingham has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Hingham. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
Political Inclinations
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($87,250) in Hingham. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Hingham Housing
Approximately 86% of housing in Hingham is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
Commuting
In Hingham, 80% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Hingham is to try the public transportation system.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Hingham | 19,882 | $98,598 |
| Braintree | 33,828 | $73,417 |
| Cohasset | 7,261 | $100,137 |
| Hull | 11,050 | $62,294 |
| Norwell | 9,765 | $96,771 |
| Quincy | 88,025 | $59,735 |
| Weymouth | 53,988 | $64,083 |
High Points
Hingham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Profile of Hingham, MA
Comparing Hingham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
| People Living Alone |  | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
