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Hingham is a welcoming South Shore harbor town
Historic charm and harbor views define Hingham, a Massachusetts town of around 24,000 residents. “It’s a phenomenal place to live,” says Molly Hall, a Hingham native and Realtor with Coldwell Banker. “It’s a family-friendly and commuter-friendly community with great schools.” Hingham’s walkable downtown runs from Main Street to Hingham Harbor with shops and restaurants. Hingham Shipyard has waterfront condos, a marina and restaurants. Boaters can also store their vessels in Hingham Harbor, which also has a beachfront. “It’s a welcoming community where everyone can find their place and their people. So many young families are coming from all over.”
Colonial homes are particularly common in Hingham.
A bustling Derby Street intersects with Route 53 in South Hingham.
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A variety of styles in a strong housing market
Housing in Hingham varies from historic homes built in the 1700s to luxury waterfront estates to brand-new houses designed to fit the town’s coastal aesthetic. The median price of a single-family home is nearly $1.4 million. The median cost of a townhouse is slightly lower at around $1.3 million. In seaside neighborhoods like Crow Point , houses for sale start at around $1.2 million and go up to over $6 million. “The housing market ... will continue to be strong because of the location and proximity to Boston,” Hall says. Hingham’s property taxes are higher compared to the state average. The town has a private lighting and electric company, which tends to get power back faster than surrounding towns after the occasional heavy winter storm.
Many of the homes in Hingham share a rich history.
Perfectly manicured lawns are not hard to find in Crow Point.
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Highly rated Hingham Public Schools and private options
The town is served by Hingham Public Schools, which earns an A from Niche. It operates four elementary schools, Hingham Middle and Hingham High, all of which earn A ratings. HHS students can take part in the Pathway Programs and explore specific interests like the arts and technology and engineering. "We have excellent private schools as well, so there’s a lot of options,” Hall says. Derby Academy is an A-rated private school for kindergarten through eighth grade. Notre Dame Academy, a private all-girls Catholic school for Grades 6 through 12, also earns an A.
Hingham Middle School received an overall A rating from Niche.
Hingham High School in Hingham earned a B+ for college prep by Niche.
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A historic downtown with events and local restaurants
The red, white and blue center line running down Main Street alludes to the town’s patriotic past. Along sidewalk-lined streets, historic buildings house locally owned boutiques and eateries. Loring Hall was a meeting place from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s; now, it’s a movie theater. The Snug is a local Irish pub that has been pouring perfect pints of Guinness since 2003. “We do have really great restaurants, from sandwiches at Bloomy Rind to Square Cafe for a date night or girls' lunch,” Hall says. Along state Route 3, Derby Street Shops is home to clothing stores, chain restaurants and a Whole Foods Market. Downtown is a gathering hub for community events. "There's always something going on in Hingham, even in the dead of winter,” Hall says. Hingham for the Holiday celebrates the season with Christmas in the Square and other downtown festivities. The annual Fourth of July parade has a different theme each year. Hingham Farmers Market is one of the oldest in the state and runs from May to November and January to March.
Derby Street Shops in South Hingham offer a variety of shopping options.
Stop by Scarlet Oak Tavern in South Hingham to watch an afternoon game.
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Recreation for campers, golfers, sailors and anglers
Hingham has six major recreational facilities, including Bare Cove Park. Dog walkers often utilize Bare Cove’s 5 miles of walking trails on the banks of the Weymouth River. "We have a ton of conservation areas,” Hall says. “One of the most beautiful is called World’s End. A lot of people go there in the winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.” Wompatuck State Park has over 250 camping sites, making it a favored spot for hikers and those with RVs. Hingham Recreation Center has a basketball gym and fitness room, and there are several smaller neighborhood parks throughout town. Golfers have multiple courses to choose from, including South Shore Country Club. Beginner and expert sailors can join Hingham Yacht Club or Hingham Maritime Center, and anglers can head to Bathing Beach.
Practice your long ball at the South Shore Country Club in South Hingham.
Mountain biking is one of many activities at Wompatuck State Park in South Hingham.
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There are many ways to get to Boston
Residents can drive, take the train or take the ferry to Boston. “The ferry is an awesome way to travel,” Hall says. Two MBTA Commuter Rail stations lead to South Station, and the trip can take about 35 minutes. MTBA buses run from Hingham Depot to Quincy Station. The drive to Boston on Massachusetts Route 3A takes around 15 miles but does experience heavy traffic during rush hour. Route 3 passes through part of town and runs from Boston to the South Shore and the Cape. Logan International Airport is closer to 18 miles from Hingham and is accessible by train and bus.
The commuter rail takes off to Boston in Crow Point.
The Hingham/Hull Ferry in Crow Point is a great way to get to Downtown Boston.
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On average, homes in Hingham, MA sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hingham, MA over the last 12 months is $1,300,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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