What are the schools like in Duxbury, MA?

Duxbury is served primarily by Duxbury. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Duxbury?

The median household income in Duxbury, MA is $128,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Duxbury, MA?

Duxbury has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.9 inches.

Duxbury, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Duxbury, MA affordable or expensive?

Duxbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Duxbury is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,228,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Duxbury, MA?

Duxbury has a violent crime rate of 115.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 229.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Duxbury, MA a Good Place to Live?

Duxbury is a small town of 1,761 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $128,000 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Duxbury stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Duxbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Duxbury city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Duxbury's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Duxbury costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Duxbury, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,228,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Duxbury's violent crime rate is 115.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.0 /100k

Property Crime

229.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Duxbury is served primarily by Duxbury. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Duxbury, MA	National Avg
School District	Duxbury	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	80.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Duxbury sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 37.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Duxbury, MA
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	37.9"

Demographics

Metric	Duxbury, MA	National Avg
Population	1,761	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Duxbury, MA 2 mi Green Harbor, MA 2 mi Cedar Crest, MA 2 mi Kingston, MA 4 mi Marshfield, MA 4 mi

Duxbury vs Other Cities

Duxbury, MA vs South Duxbury, MA Duxbury, MA vs Green Harbor, MA Duxbury, MA vs Cedar Crest, MA Duxbury, MA vs Kingston, MA Duxbury, MA vs Marshfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duxbury, MA affordable or expensive?

Duxbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Duxbury roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,228,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Duxbury, MA?

Duxbury's violent crime rate is 115.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 229.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Duxbury?

Public schools in Duxbury are operated by Duxbury. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 80.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Duxbury, MA a good place to live?

Duxbury, MA has a population of 1,761, a median household income of $128,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Duxbury?

Duxbury averages 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 37.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Duxbury?

The population of Duxbury, Massachusetts is 1,761 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Duxbury?

Key numbers for living in Duxbury: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,228,000, median household income $128,000, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duxbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.