Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Hingham, MA
$1,632,000Median listing price
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About Hingham
Hingham is one of the South Shore's towns — about 24,000 residents, a deep-harbor maritime heritage (settled 1633), and a picture-book New England downtown. Housing runs from antique colonials and sea-captain homes near the harbor to inland subdivisions and luxury new construction, at firmly upper-end prices.
Home prices in Hingham
The median listing price in Hingham is $1,632,000.
Top places in Hingham
- Hingham Harbor — the town's working and recreational waterfront (shown in the Commons photo below).
- World's End — the Trustees' coastal reservation with carriage roads and Boston skyline views.
- Wompatuck State Park — 3,500+ acres of trails, camping, and a reservoir.
- Hingham Shipyard — waterfront dining, shopping, and the ferry terminal.
- Bare Cove Park — riverside trails and a dog park on the Back River.
- Grape Island (Boston Harbor Islands, Hingham waters) — shown in the Commons aerial photo below.
Commuting from Hingham
- MBTA Greenbush Line with two in-town stations: West Hingham and Nantasket Junction (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday ride to South Station: approximately 35–45 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- MBTA Hingham/Hull commuter ferry from the Hingham Shipyard to downtown Boston (per MBTA ferry network) — roughly 30–40 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~25–35 minutes via Route 3A/Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Hingham
Public schools: Hingham Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hingham FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hingham, MA?
The median listing price in Hingham is $1,632,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hingham, MA?
MBTA Greenbush Line with two in-town stations: West Hingham and Nantasket Junction (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Hingham, MA?
Hingham is served by Hingham Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.