Hingham
- Suburb of Boston, MA
Suburb
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,075,100
National $303,400Median Rent
$2,452
National $1,348Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Hingham Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault139.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape27.9national 40.7
- Robbery12national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary143.5national 500.1
- Theft701.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft59.8national 284
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Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$181,017
National $78,538Places to Work in Hingham
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Hingham Reviews
Rating 3.92 out of 5 78 reviews
This placed should be renamed “Massengil”. You get the idea. Most of the kids are disrespectful little brats, then you meet the parents and it all makes sense. An unearned, over inflated sense of self importance plagues this area.
I have lived in Hingham for over 35 years and brought my children up here. I read about the snobbery. There are always going to be some people who are obnoxious in every town but most people are friendly and extremely neighborly. The school system is amazing and parents are super involved with getting their children the best education they can. There is so much for kids to do, sports. Sailing, golf, rowing, theatre and the arts. The south shore conservatory is a wonderful option. There are plenty of parks and open spaces. But the reality is it’s not affordable for most people. That is just how the town system is in MA. If you can afford to live here it is a great place.
Hingham is a picturesque, coastal suburban town located in close proximity to downtown Boston, to which it is well-connected by regular bus, ferry, and train service. (I would personally recommend the clean, spacious, reliable, and affordable ferry)
The public schools are excellent. There is a strong expectation for students to work hard and succeed but competition is not hostile. As in many places, students can be cliquey. Athletics are also exceptional and draw high participation. Diversity, however, is lacking. Even with METCO, the schools are around 90% white.
The town is very family-friendly and sidewalks are near-universal. You will seldom drive more than 15 mins to get anywhere within town.
Hingham is an excellent place to live but if you are a young adult, non-white, or aren’t wealthy, the town’s demographics and cost of living may be challenging.
Local identity and community organizations are great, but nightlife is practically nonexistent. Crime is a trivial concern.
The public schools are excellent. There is a strong expectation for students to work hard and succeed but competition is not hostile. As in many places, students can be cliquey. Athletics are also exceptional and draw high participation. Diversity, however, is lacking. Even with METCO, the schools are around 90% white.
The town is very family-friendly and sidewalks are near-universal. You will seldom drive more than 15 mins to get anywhere within town.
Hingham is an excellent place to live but if you are a young adult, non-white, or aren’t wealthy, the town’s demographics and cost of living may be challenging.
Local identity and community organizations are great, but nightlife is practically nonexistent. Crime is a trivial concern.
