salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.2 minutes each way. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $129,240 a year. That is $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 112 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hull?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hull
| Size | Hull | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,949 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,162 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,581 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,585 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hull overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hull, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hull
Life in Hull
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hull?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,251 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $646,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hull, MA?
Renting in Hull costs a median of about $3,231 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Hull?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $129,240 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hull cheap or expensive?
Hull is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $124,551. It ranks 112th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hull?
The median homeowner in Hull pays $6,089 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Hull 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 Hull?
The median home value in Hull is $646,000, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
10,138 people live in Hull. Numbers are typical (middle) values.