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Duxbury
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Duxbury

#4 in Best Places to Live in Plymouth County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Duxbury is a suburb of Boston with a population of 16,004. Duxbury is in Plymouth County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Duxbury offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Duxbury there are a lot of parks. Residents of Duxbury tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Duxbury are highly rated.
    About Duxbury...
    Population
    16,004
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $678,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,743
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      41.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      17.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      178.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      18.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      42%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Duxbury

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $130,260
    National
    $69,021
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