Living in Duxbury, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duxbury · Census data 2020–2024
Duxbury has 16,185 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $176,583 (70% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $874,600, the median rent is $1,591/month.
Duxbury at a glance
- Population
- 16,185
- Median age
- 47.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $176,583State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $874,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,591/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Duxbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Duxbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duxbury the median home value is $874,600, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,591 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,791 a month in housing costs.
Duxbury median household income
The median household income in Duxbury is $176,583 and the income per person is $89,145. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Duxbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,373
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.62
Duxbury demographics
- Population
- 16,185
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 6,130
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duxbury ›
Education in Duxbury
70.9% of adults 25 and older in Duxbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 32.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duxbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Duxbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duxbury | 16,185 | $176,583 | $874,600 | $1,591 |
| South Duxbury | 3,252 | $212,734 | $982,000 | $3,000 |
| Cedar Crest | 1,730 | $168,721 | $629,400 | — |
| Green Harbor | 1,314 | $203,159 | $816,900 | — |
| Kingston | 14,027 | $119,876 | $610,600 | $1,159 |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock | 4,540 | $119,310 | $554,000 | $1,409 |
| Marshfield | 25,879 | $125,986 | $680,300 | $1,772 |
| North Plymouth | 4,337 | $80,745 | $494,500 | $1,780 |
| Pembroke | 18,382 | $146,285 | $586,500 | $2,464 |
More for people moving to Duxbury
Duxbury ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Duxbury: FAQ
What is the median household income in Duxbury, MA?
The median household income in Duxbury is $176,583, 70% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Duxbury?
The median home value in Duxbury is $874,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Duxbury?
The median gross rent in Duxbury is $1,591 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Duxbury, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Duxbury?
The median age in Duxbury is 47.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Duxbury?
The average commute to work in Duxbury is 33 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duxbury?
The unemployment rate in Duxbury is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duxbury?
70.9% of adults in Duxbury have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: