Living in North Plymouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
North Plymouth has 4,337 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $80,745 (22% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $494,500, the median rent is $1,780/month.
North Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 4,337
- Median age
- 42State: 40
- Median household income
- $80,745State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $494,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,780/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 16.1%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Plymouth the median home value is $494,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,780 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,455 a month in housing costs.
North Plymouth median household income
The median household income in North Plymouth is $80,745 and the income per person is $49,071. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,144
- Owner-occupied
- 40.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.5%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.01
North Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 4,337
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 2,121
- Foreign-born
- 25.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Plymouth ›
Education in North Plymouth
35.2% of adults 25 and older in North Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
North Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plymouth | 4,337 | $80,745 | $494,500 | $1,780 |
| South Duxbury | 3,252 | $212,734 | $982,000 | $3,000 |
| Kingston | 14,027 | $119,876 | $610,600 | $1,159 |
| Duxbury | 16,185 | $176,583 | $874,600 | $1,591 |
| Plympton | 2,935 | $126,736 | $517,800 | $555 |
| Green Harbor | 1,314 | $203,159 | $816,900 | — |
| Plymouth | 63,953 | $116,941 | $527,400 | $1,933 |
| The Pinehills | 5,282 | $122,798 | $693,100 | $2,819 |
| Cedar Crest | 1,730 | $168,721 | $629,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Plymouth, MA?
The median household income in North Plymouth is $80,745, 22% lower 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 North Plymouth?
The median home value in North Plymouth is $494,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Plymouth?
The median gross rent in North Plymouth is $1,780 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is North Plymouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 16.1%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in North Plymouth?
The median age in North Plymouth is 42 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Plymouth?
The average commute to work in North Plymouth is 22 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in North Plymouth is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Plymouth?
35.2% of adults in North Plymouth 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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