Overview

Introduction to Duxbury, Massachusetts

Duxbury, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles N of Plymouth, Massachusetts and 29 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area.

Duxbury History

The area that is presently known as Duxbury was inhabited by Native Americans called Wampanoags. They called the area Mattakeesett, which means a place that is abundant with fish. English settlers established a colony in 1620 at Plymouth. The town was incorporated in 1637. For a brief period in its history, Duxbury was renowned for shipbuilding.

Duxbury and nearby Attractions

  • Winslow House
  • Ellison Center for the Arts
  • John Alden House
  • USVI Rock Climbing
  • Duxbury Art Association

Things To Do In Duxbury

This town is a nature lover’s delight, with its rivers, ponds and bogs. It also has a conservation area, many sanctuaries and a forest. One can visit the Old Shipbuilder’s Historic District to experience a slice of the town's shipbuilding history. There are many beautiful houses which are also historically significant.

Duxbury Transportation

The city is served by Boston Logan International Airport.

Duxbury Higher Education

The Bridgewater State College offers facilities for higher education.

Demographics

People

Total Population1,668
Male Share of the Population47.7%
Female Share of the Population52.3%
Senior Citizens25%
Employed Population 16+817
Age of the Population53

Families

% of people married66.5%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher50.1%
Median Earnings25+$78,444
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$0

Wealth

Median Family Income$168,000
% Above Poverty Level100%
% Below Poverty Level%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time31 minutes
% Working from Home15.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.3%
% Using Public Transportation7.2%

Housing

People Living Alone23%
Median Gross Rent$2,491
Median House Value$979,400

Ancestry

English32.5%
Irish29.1%
German19.5%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)12.2%
Italian11.2%
Scottish6.5%
Polish3.2%
French Except Basque3.2%
Canadian2.5%
Slovak2.4%
Swedish2.2%
Latvian1.6%
Russian1.4%
Norwegian1.4%
Portuguese1.1%
Welsh0.7%
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Duxbury Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyPlymouth County
Standard Zip Codes02332
P.O. Box Zip Codes2331
Phone Area Codes339, 781
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude42.04
Approximate Longitude-70.67

Duxbury Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationPLYMOUTH-KINGSTON
Distance4.3 miles
Jan Temp20 to 38 F
Apr Temp37 to 56 F
Jul Temp63 to 82 F
Oct Temp44 to 63 F
Annual Precip51 inches
StationHINGHAM
Distance18.2 miles
Jan Temp20 to 37 F
Apr Temp38 to 57 F
Jul Temp62 to 81 F
Oct Temp42 to 62 F
Annual Precip49.8 inches
StationPROVINCETOWN
Distance25.1 miles
Jan Temp23 to 37 F
Apr Temp37 to 52 F
Jul Temp63 to 79 F
Oct Temp45 to 60 F
Annual Precip41.9 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Kingston6,205$115,343
Marshfield4,976$131,038
Plymouth7,122$68,419

Duxbury Public Libraries

Duxbury Free Library
77 ALDEN STREET
Duxbury, Massachusetts
(781) 934-2721

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Duxbury Public Schools

Alden School
75 Alden Street
ZIP: 2332
(781) 934-7630
Primary
Total Enrollment 699
Chandler Elementary
93 Chandler Street
ZIP: 2332
(781) 934-7680
Primary
Total Enrollment 659
Duxbury High
130 St. George Street
ZIP: 2332
(781) 934-7650
High
Total Enrollment 1106
Duxbury Middle
71 Alden Street
ZIP: 2332
(781) 934-7640
Middle
Total Enrollment 778

Duxbury Private Schools

Good Shepherd Christian Academy
2 Tremont St
ZIP: 2332
Elementary
Total Enrollment 74
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