Living in South Duxbury, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Duxbury · Census data 2020–2024
South Duxbury has 3,252 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $212,734 (105% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $982,000, the median rent is $3,000/month.
South Duxbury at a glance
- Population
- 3,252
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $212,734State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $982,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $3,000/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is South Duxbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 105% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Duxbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Duxbury the median home value is $982,000, 195% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,000 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,911 a month in housing costs.
South Duxbury median household income
The median household income in South Duxbury is $212,734 and the income per person is $103,636. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Duxbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,280
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.64
South Duxbury demographics
- Population
- 3,252
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 1,228
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Duxbury ›
Education in South Duxbury
77% of adults 25 and older in South Duxbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 33% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Duxbury
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
South Duxbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Duxbury | 3,252 | $212,734 | $982,000 | $3,000 |
| Duxbury | 16,185 | $176,583 | $874,600 | $1,591 |
| North Plymouth | 4,337 | $80,745 | $494,500 | $1,780 |
| Kingston | 14,027 | $119,876 | $610,600 | $1,159 |
| Green Harbor | 1,314 | $203,159 | $816,900 | — |
| Cedar Crest | 1,730 | $168,721 | $629,400 | — |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock | 4,540 | $119,310 | $554,000 | $1,409 |
| Marshfield | 25,879 | $125,986 | $680,300 | $1,772 |
| Pembroke | 18,382 | $146,285 | $586,500 | $2,464 |
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What is the median household income in South Duxbury, MA?
The median household income in South Duxbury is $212,734, 105% 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 South Duxbury?
The median home value in South Duxbury is $982,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in South Duxbury?
The median gross rent in South Duxbury is $3,000 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is South Duxbury, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 105% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in South Duxbury?
The median age in South Duxbury is 49.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Duxbury?
The average commute to work in South Duxbury is 36 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Duxbury?
The unemployment rate in South Duxbury is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Duxbury?
77% of adults in South 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.
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