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Hingham, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hingham, Massachusetts

Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 2 miles NE of Weymouth, Massachusetts 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.

Hingham History

The town of Hingham was originally known as Bare Cove. It was first settled by Europeans in 1633. The town was incorporated in 1635 and was renamed Hingham. Originally, the town included Cohasset, Massachusetts, but it was separated in 1770. It was named after a village in the English County of Norfolk, East Anglia. Samuel Lincoln, the first American ancestor of Abraham Lincoln, also resided in this town between 1622 and 1690.

Hingham and nearby Attractions

  • Wompatuck State Park
  • Boston Harbor Cruises
  • Bare Cove Fire Museum
  • Town of Hingham Bathing Beach

Things To Do In Hingham

The town of Hingham features several recreational facilities. You can enjoy a day trip to the historical sites and museums of the town. In addition, you can enjoy swimming and other water sports in the nearby beaches. The shopping centers, theaters and the restaurants are ideal places to spend your leisure time.

Hingham Transportation

The nearest international airport is Boston Logan International Airport.

Hingham Higher Education

The Quincy College is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHingham College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHingham Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHingham Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hingham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hingham Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Hingham People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hingham Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Hingham Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hingham, MA

Comparing Hingham 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime83

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