Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
24%
Hingham
Hingham, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,216
Population
25,505
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Experience the south shore’s finest.
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History
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Settled in 1633, Hingham carries four centuries of New England history in its streets. Downtown's Main Street features preserved colonial architecture, locally owned shops, and beloved South Shore restaurants. Wompatuck State Park, World's End, and Bare Cove Park offer miles of trails and harbor views, while Hingham Bay invites kayakers and boaters to explore surrounding islands. With downtown Boston 40 minutes away by rail, this coastal town provides seaside living with city access.
The rental market features spacious apartment communities, townhomes, and converted historic buildings reflecting the town's architectural character. Larger floor plans give renters room to spread out in neighborhood-style settings. The town is home to the Old Ship Church, built in 1681 — the oldest wooden church in continuous use in the U.S. — a quiet reminder that in Hingham, the past is never far from your front door.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$167,505
Average: $184,175
Education
13,307
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,036
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hingham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hingham, MA is $3,216 for one bedroom, $4,159 for two bedrooms, and $5,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hingham has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,216/month
811 Sq Ft
House
$7,992/month
2,597 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hingham, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
488 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Plymouth River Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
819 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,022 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wompatuck State Park
- Weir River Farm
- Our World - Children's Global Discovery Museum
- South Shore Natural Science Center
- Webb Memorial State Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.