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Hingham, MA

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Experience the south shore’s finest.

Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Family-Friendly Public Transportation MBTA History Parks Outdoors Coastal

Hingham is a medium-sized town on the south shore, about fifteen miles from Boston. The historic downtown district around the intersection of Main and South Streets is a picture-perfect environment of tree-lined sidewalks and beautifully preserved buildings that date back as far as the 17th century.

Downtown Boston is only forty minutes away by rail and under an hour by car, making Hingham an appealing option for commuters. The town offers endless opportunities for folks to get outdoors—Wompatuck State Park, World’s End, and Bare Cove Park are huge natural areas perfect for hiking and scenic views; the local beaches are popular for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing in the summer; and the islands in Hingham Bay give boaters and kayakers some secluded grounds to explore. The local schools earn excellent marks, and the local crime rate is quite low, adding to Hingham’s appeal for families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hingham, MA is $3,041 for one bedroom, $3,917 for two bedrooms, and $4,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hingham has increased by 6.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,041/month
816 Sq Ft
House
$7,470/month
1,132 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wm L Foster Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

10
out of 10

South Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

9
out of 10

Plymouth River Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

9
out of 10

East Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

500 Students

8
out of 10

Hingham Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

844 Students

8
out of 10

Hingham High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,167 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

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

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 2025.