Community Guide
Discover Hingham, MA
Hingham is the South Shore's marquee address: a genuinely beautiful coastal town with a historic downtown, a working harbor, and some of the region's most sought-after schools. It is where buyers go when they want the full New England picture and are ready to pay for it.
With a median price approaching $1.35 million and nearly half the owner-occupied stock valued above $750,000, Hingham is a luxury market by South Shore standards. That makes disciplined pricing and negotiation strategy essential on both sides of the table.
Property Listings
Homes for sale in Hingham, MA
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Overview
Hingham at a glance
24,283
Population
2024 ACS
48.4
Median age
$178,390
Median household income
Median household, 2024 ACS 5-yr
$1,348,193
Median sale price
May 2026, Redfin; up 0.6% YoY
Getting Around
Around Hingham, MA
76 / 100
Walk Score
Very Walkable (downtown)
37 / 100
Bike Score
Somewhat Bikeable
N/A
Transit Score
Commuter rail & ferry
Driving downtown takes 40 to 75 minutes depending on traffic, which is why many residents prefer the alternatives: the Greenbush Line from West Hingham runs about 38 to 45 minutes to South Station, and the Hingham ferry reaches Long Wharf in roughly 40 minutes with harbor views the whole way.
Walk, bike, and transit scores via walkscore.com.
The Housing Stock
Living in Hingham
Nearly 70% of Hingham's stock is single-family detached, spanning Colonial-era historic homes, post-war neighborhoods, luxury waterfront estates, and newer construction. Condos, including those at the redeveloped Hingham Shipyard, account for about 15%.
Best for: Families upsizing into a top district, downsizers who want a walkable coastal downtown, and luxury buyers. The ferry commute is one of the best-kept quality-of-life secrets in Greater Boston.
Neighborhoods
Hingham's neighborhoods
- Crow Point
- Hingham Center
- Downtown Hingham
- South Hingham
- Bradley Woods
- Liberty Pole
- World's End
- Farm Hills
Crow Point and the harborfront carry the waterfront premium; South Hingham offers relatively newer construction and larger lots inland.
Education
Schools in Hingham, MA
Hingham Public Schools is a highly rated PreK-12 district with six schools, including standout elementaries like William L. Foster and Plymouth River. Derby Academy, founded in 1784, is one of the oldest private schools in the country.
Always verify current enrollment zones and programs directly with the district when evaluating a specific address.
Points of Interest
Life in Hingham
World's End
251 acres of drumlin hills over the harbor
Wompatuck State Park
Camping and miles of trails
Hingham Bathing Beach
Family swimming on the harbor
Derby Street Shops
Open-air shopping and dining
Downtown Hingham Square
A storybook Main Street
The Launch at Hingham Shipyard
Waterfront dining and marina
Common Questions
Hingham questions, answered
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Data sources: Census Reporter, Redfin market data, Walk Score. Figures are point-in-time estimates and change with the market.
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