Living in Hanson, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanson · Census data 2020–2024
Hanson has 10,660 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $132,200 (27% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $533,900, the median rent is $1,821/month.
Hanson at a glance
- Population
- 10,660
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $132,200State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $533,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,821/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Hanson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hanson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanson the median home value is $533,900, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,821 per month, which is 48.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,926 a month in housing costs.
Hanson median household income
The median household income in Hanson is $132,200 and the income per person is $61,274. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Hanson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,900
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.75
Hanson demographics
- Population
- 10,660
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 3,848
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanson ›
Education in Hanson
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Hanson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hanson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Hanson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson | 10,660 | $132,200 | $533,900 | $1,821 |
| Halifax | 7,748 | $118,556 | $481,500 | $1,804 |
| Pembroke | 18,382 | $146,285 | $586,500 | $2,464 |
| East Bridgewater | 14,456 | $133,853 | $510,200 | $1,981 |
| Whitman | 15,295 | $108,933 | $472,700 | $1,771 |
| Hanover | 14,845 | $189,803 | $755,400 | $1,845 |
| North Pembroke | 3,393 | $194,309 | $536,000 | $2,585 |
| Rockland | 17,701 | $112,405 | $472,900 | $1,610 |
| Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $539,600 | $1,724 |
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What is the median household income in Hanson, MA?
The median household income in Hanson is $132,200, 27% 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 Hanson?
The median home value in Hanson is $533,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Hanson?
The median gross rent in Hanson is $1,821 per month, about 48.8% of household income.
Is Hanson, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Hanson?
The median age in Hanson is 42.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Hanson?
The average commute to work in Hanson is 34 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hanson?
The unemployment rate in Hanson is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hanson?
42.6% of adults in Hanson 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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