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Weymouth.
About
Life in Weymouth
Weymouth works well if you want South Shore proximity to Boston without the premium pricing of trendier neighborhoods. Your 35-minute commute on the Greenbush or Kingston lines is reasonable, and the town feels genuinely accessible—median home prices hover around $552,000 and rents average $1,941 monthly, which beats comparable towns nearby. The population is stable and growing modestly, with about 43% holding college degrees and unemployment at 4.5%.
Weymouth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
14.4%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Weymouth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Weymouth, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.0%), and 5.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
16.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
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 10% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Weymouth
In Weymouth, rent runs 10% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,359
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Weymouth
Unemployment in Weymouth is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Weymouth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute34.7 min avg
How Weymouth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Weymouth, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Weymouth runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
237.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
601.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Weymouth Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Norfolk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Norfolk County, which includes Weymouth, the most common type is strong wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,200 |
| 2024 | 14 | High Wind | $4,200 |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2022 | 25 | Strong Wind | $17,500 |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $322,000 |
| 2020 | 57 | Strong Wind | $30.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $90,800 |
| 2018 | 45 | Strong Wind | $240,000 |
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
Norfolk County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Norfolk County, which includes Weymouth, is typically good — 308 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
308
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Norfolk County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Weymouth 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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Weymouth
Weymouth has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Milton
Carney Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Boston
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Brockton
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.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Weymouth
Weymouth's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Weymouth (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
8.7 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: Adams National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Weymouth
Weymouth has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Adams National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
7 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Weymouth
Weymouth Public Libraries
46 Broad St., Weymouth
Fogg Library
1 Columbian Square, South Weymouth
Cities Near Weymouth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Weymouth FAQ
Is Weymouth, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Weymouth's median rent is $1,941/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $102,714/year. Median home value is $552,100.
Is Weymouth, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Weymouth's violent crime rate was 237 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 601 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Weymouth, Massachusetts?⌄
Weymouth has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Weymouth, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Weymouth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,941/month and median household income is $102,714/year. The median home value is $552,100. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Weymouth, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Weymouth is 35 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