What are the schools like in North Plymouth, MA?

School district data for North Plymouth is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Plymouth?

The median household income in North Plymouth, MA is $59,696 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.1%.

What is the weather like in North Plymouth, MA?

North Plymouth 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.

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

Q: Is North Plymouth, MA affordable or expensive?

North Plymouth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Plymouth is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $407,400 and the median rent is $1,646 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Plymouth, MA?

North Plymouth has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Plymouth, MA a Good Place to Live?

North Plymouth is a small town of 4,418 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $59,696 and a 18.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: North Plymouth stands out for short average commutes.

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

All North Plymouth 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

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

Metric	North Plymouth, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$407,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,646	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,696	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Plymouth's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.3 /100k

Property Crime

492.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	North Plymouth, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	North Plymouth, MA	National Avg
Population	4,418	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plymouth, MA 1 mi Kingston, MA 3 mi South Duxbury, MA 3 mi Duxbury, MA 5 mi Green Harbor, MA 6 mi

North Plymouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Plymouth, MA affordable or expensive?

North Plymouth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Plymouth roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $407,400 and median rent is $1,646/month.

What is the crime rate in North Plymouth, MA?

North Plymouth's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Plymouth?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Plymouth, MA a good place to live?

North Plymouth, MA has a population of 4,418, a median household income of $59,696, and an unemployment rate of 18.1%. 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 North Plymouth?

North Plymouth 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 North Plymouth?

The population of North Plymouth, Massachusetts is 4,418 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Plymouth?

Key numbers for living in North Plymouth: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $407,400, median household income $59,696, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Plymouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.