Hull, MA

Hull, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hull, Massachusetts

Hull, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles N of Weymouth, Massachusetts and 8 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, Hull is home to some 11,050 residents.

Hull History

The area that is known as Hull today was first settled in the year 1622. The Massachusetts tribe that lived here called the area “Nantasket.” The town was officially incorporated in the year 1644 and during that time it was renamed “Hull.” The early industries in the region included fishing, trade and salvaging shipwrecks.

Hull and nearby Attractions

• Hull Lifesaving Museum
• Nantasket Beach
• Museum of Science
• Town of Hull Playground
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Hull Chamber of Commerce

Things To Do In Hull

Nantasket Beach is one of the must-visit places in Hull. You can either enjoy sports like football, fishing, rafting, surfing and kayaking; or just laze around and enjoy watching the lovely sunset. One can hit the parks with friends to relax or enjoy a picnic. Hull also boasts of a vibrant nightlife with some really good night bars and theaters.

Hull Transportation

Boston Logan International is the airport that serves the city.

Hull Higher Education

The college that serves the city is Quincy college.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Hull, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
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
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hull Almanac

Hull Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hull Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hull, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hull Public Libraries

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Hull High Schools (2004)

HULL HIGH
180 MAIN STREET
781-925-3000
Serves 379 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

SOUTH SHORE CHARTER SCHOOL
2 A STREET
781-925-1689
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 366 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Hull Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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