What are the schools like in South Duxbury, MA?

South 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 South Duxbury?

The median household income in South Duxbury, MA is $197,632 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in South Duxbury, MA?

South 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.

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

Q: Is South Duxbury, MA affordable or expensive?

South Duxbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Duxbury is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $934,300 and the median rent is $2,087 per month.

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

South Duxbury 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 South Duxbury, MA a Good Place to Live?

South Duxbury is a small town of 3,409 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $197,632 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: South Duxbury stands out for 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 South Duxbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South 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

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

Metric	South Duxbury, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$934,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,087	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$197,632	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Duxbury'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

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

Metric	South 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	80.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	South Duxbury, MA	National Avg
Population	3,409	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Duxbury, MA 2 mi Kingston, MA 2 mi North Plymouth, MA 3 mi Green Harbor, MA 4 mi Cedar Crest, MA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in South Duxbury

South Duxbury, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02332

South Duxbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Duxbury, MA affordable or expensive?

South Duxbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts South Duxbury roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $934,300 and median rent is $2,087/month.

What is the crime rate in South Duxbury, MA?

South Duxbury'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 South Duxbury?

Public schools in South 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. 80.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Duxbury, MA a good place to live?

South Duxbury, MA has a population of 3,409, a median household income of $197,632, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 South Duxbury?

South 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 ZIP codes are in South Duxbury?

South Duxbury, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02332.

What is the population of South Duxbury?

The population of South Duxbury, Massachusetts is 3,409 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Duxbury?

Key numbers for living in South Duxbury: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $934,300, median household income $197,632, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Duxbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.