Living in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
Plymouth has 63,953 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $116,941 (12% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $527,400, the median rent is $1,933/month.
Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 63,953
- Median age
- 47.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $116,941State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $527,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,933/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plymouth the median home value is $527,400, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,933 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,752 a month in housing costs.
Plymouth median household income
The median household income in Plymouth is $116,941 and the income per person is $58,725. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,213
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.34
Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 63,953
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 26,563
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plymouth ›
Education in Plymouth
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 63,953 | $116,941 | $527,400 | $1,933 |
| The Pinehills | 5,282 | $122,798 | $693,100 | $2,819 |
| White Island Shores | 1,620 | $106,667 | $407,900 | — |
| Carver | 11,712 | $91,250 | $434,200 | $1,827 |
| North Plymouth | 4,337 | $80,745 | $494,500 | $1,780 |
| Sagamore | 4,072 | $108,315 | $575,700 | $2,123 |
| Buzzards Bay | 2,909 | $94,388 | $454,500 | $1,484 |
| Kingston | 14,027 | $119,876 | $610,600 | $1,159 |
| West Wareham | 2,257 | $58,560 | $230,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Plymouth, MA?
The median household income in Plymouth is $116,941, 12% 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 Plymouth?
The median home value in Plymouth is $527,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Plymouth?
The median gross rent in Plymouth is $1,933 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Plymouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Plymouth?
The median age in Plymouth is 47.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Plymouth?
The average commute to work in Plymouth is 31 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in Plymouth is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plymouth?
46.5% of adults in 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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