What are the schools like in Hingham, MA?

Hingham is served primarily by Hingham. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Hingham?

The median household income in Hingham, MA is $204,946 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Hingham, MA?

Hingham has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hingham, MA affordable or expensive?

Hingham's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hingham is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,120,600 and the median rent is $1,319 per month.

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

Hingham has a violent crime rate of 125.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 804.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hingham, MA a Good Place to Live?

Hingham is a small town of 5,606 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $204,946 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Hingham 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. Whether Hingham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hingham 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

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

Metric	Hingham, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,120,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,319	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$204,946	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hingham's violent crime rate is 125.9 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.9 /100k

Property Crime

804.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hingham is served primarily by Hingham. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hingham, MA	National Avg
School District	Hingham	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	78.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hingham sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hingham, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hingham, MA	National Avg
Population	5,606	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weymouth Town, MA 3 mi Braintree Town, MA 6 mi Quincy, MA 6 mi North Scituate, MA 6 mi Hull, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hingham

Hingham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02043

Hingham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hingham, MA affordable or expensive?

Hingham's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hingham roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,120,600 and median rent is $1,319/month.

What is the crime rate in Hingham, MA?

Hingham's violent crime rate is 125.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 804.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hingham?

Public schools in Hingham are operated by Hingham. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 78.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hingham, MA a good place to live?

Hingham, MA has a population of 5,606, a median household income of $204,946, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Hingham?

Hingham averages 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hingham?

Hingham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02043.

What is the population of Hingham?

The population of Hingham, Massachusetts is 5,606 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hingham?

Key numbers for living in Hingham: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,120,600, median household income $204,946, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hingham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.