Living in Halifax, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halifax · Census data 2020–2024
Halifax has 7,748 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $118,556 (14% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $481,500, the median rent is $1,804/month.
Halifax at a glance
- Population
- 7,748
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $118,556State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $481,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,804/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Halifax a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Halifax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halifax the median home value is $481,500, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,804 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,982 a month in housing costs.
Halifax median household income
The median household income in Halifax is $118,556 and the income per person is $50,500. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Halifax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,102
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.62
Halifax demographics
- Population
- 7,748
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 2,955
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halifax ›
Education in Halifax
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Halifax have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halifax
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Halifax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 7,748 | $118,556 | $481,500 | $1,804 |
| Hanson | 10,660 | $132,200 | $533,900 | $1,821 |
| Plympton | 2,935 | $126,736 | $517,800 | $555 |
| East Bridgewater | 14,456 | $133,853 | $510,200 | $1,981 |
| Pembroke | 18,382 | $146,285 | $586,500 | $2,464 |
| Bridgewater Town | 28,471 | $112,651 | $533,100 | $2,092 |
| Kingston | 14,027 | $119,876 | $610,600 | $1,159 |
| Whitman | 15,295 | $108,933 | $472,700 | $1,771 |
| North Pembroke | 3,393 | $194,309 | $536,000 | $2,585 |
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Halifax ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Halifax: FAQ
What is the median household income in Halifax, MA?
The median household income in Halifax is $118,556, 14% 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 Halifax?
The median home value in Halifax is $481,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Halifax?
The median gross rent in Halifax is $1,804 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Halifax, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Halifax?
The median age in Halifax is 41.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Halifax?
The average commute to work in Halifax is 35 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halifax?
The unemployment rate in Halifax is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halifax?
36.1% of adults in Halifax 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.
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