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Is Hingham, MA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 7 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$221,922about $18,494/month · 155% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$1,255,700277% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.3 minutes each way. Most homes (77.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 79.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,040 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 14 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hingham
$1,326
Marshfield
$2,489
Williamstown
$1,571
The Pinehills
$3,110
North Westport
$1,834
Bellingham
$2,217
Bliss Corner
$1,697

How much do households earn in Hingham?

Under $25k
5.4%
$25k–50k
9.1%
$50k–100k
13.0%
$100k–150k
10.9%
$150k+
51.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 62.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Hingham overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hingham, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hingham

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hingham

Commute to work38.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree79.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home77.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hingham?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $7,387 a month less.

Renting
$1,326
Owning
$8,713

Owning assumes a typical $1,255,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $125,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hingham, MA?

Renting in Hingham costs a median of about $1,326 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in Hingham?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hingham cheap or expensive?

Hingham is rated Cheap: rent takes 7.2% of the typical household income of $221,922. It ranks 14th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hingham?

The median homeowner in Hingham pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Hingham more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Hingham?

The median home value in Hingham is $1,255,700, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,130 people live in Hingham. Numbers are typical (middle) values.