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Living in
Hull.
Hull is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hull
Hull is a community of 10,098 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $115,485, median rent runs about $2,081 per month, and median home values are around $646,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Hull at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
56.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from Scotland
Who lives in Hull: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hull, the largest foreign-born group is from Scotland (22.3%), and 2.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
11.4%
of residents
65 and Older
26.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.0%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hull
In Hull, rent runs 18% above the MA average, and home values are 15% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,089
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1946
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $707,916 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Hull
Unemployment in Plymouth County, which includes Hull, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Hull: Plymouth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Plymouth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hull is about 2% of Plymouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hull Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.2 min avg
How Hull residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hull, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hull runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
242.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
436.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hull Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Plymouth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Plymouth County, which includes Hull, the most common type is strong wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,200 |
| 2024 | 14 | High Wind | $19,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $45,400 |
| 2022 | 25 | Strong Wind | $52,200 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 37 | Strong Wind | $171,100 |
| 2019 | 35 | Strong Wind | $139,700 |
| 2018 | 31 | Strong Wind | $189,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Plymouth County, county-wide
Hull is about 2% of Plymouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Plymouth County, which includes Hull, is typically good — 308 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
308
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Plymouth County, county-wide
Hull is about 2% of Plymouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hull has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.3"
Annual Snowfall
50.9"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
115
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.49" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 3.97" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 5.39" |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.64" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.78" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 3.56" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.83" |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 3.90" |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 5.22" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 4.43" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 5.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hull
Uninsured
1.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hull's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Carney Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Boston
Tufts Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Boston
Dr Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 8.7 mi away · Boston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hull
Hull's student/teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hull (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
6.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,601 students · in-state tuition $64,796 · 98% graduate · median earnings $121,957 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hull
Hull has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
2 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hull
Hull Public Library
9 Main St., Hull
Cities Near Hull
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hull?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hull FAQ
Is Hull, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Hull's median rent is $2,081/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $115,485/year. Median home value is $646,000.
Is Hull, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Hull's violent crime rate was 243 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 437 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hull, Massachusetts?⌄
Plymouth County, which includes Hull, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hull, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Hull is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,081/month and median household income is $115,485/year. The median home value is $646,000. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hull, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Hull is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from