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Close-knit community where neighbors call each other "neckers"
The tight-knit community of Hough’s Neck has evolved from a neighborhood of longtime families to a more transient place where people visit their waterside homes on the weekends or sell them off as their kids chase their dreams in California or Texas. In this bayside peninsula, where locals call themselves and their neighbors “neckers,” people live in midcentury Cape Cods and ranch-style houses or renovate their homes in favor of concrete, modern builds. “What a beautiful place on the planet,” says Debi Hauer, a broker with eXp Realty in the Boston area. “I sold a house there and it’s across the street from the water, with amazing skyline views, all the way down towards the Cape to the Boston city skyline.” This is where people move if they want a house near the water for less than $1 million, though multimillion-dollar properties also exist.
Rows of Stunning homes line the coast of Houghs Neck.
Residents of Houghs Neck would tell you there is a strong sense of neighborhood community.
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Getting outside and looking at the sea
The Hough’s Neck shoreline features a small, rocky beach where neighbors gather shellfish during low tide. Canoes and kayaks get launched into the bay here, but for swimming and sunbathing, people head to Quincy shoreline spots like Wollaston Beach and places like Nantasket Beach in nearby Hull. Kids play soccer and basketball at LaBrecque Field, which also has playground equipment and a tot lot, and neighbors enjoy views of the Boston skyline from the walking path and fishing pier at Nut Island. Locals keep their boats at the Quincy Yacht Club, which came online in 1874.
Folks take in the city sights over the water at Nut Island in Houghs Neck.
Theres always time for fishing at Nut Island Fishing Pier in Houghs Neck.
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Houses old and new
Houses in Hough's Neck came online in the 19th and 20th centuries. Beachside builds like clapboard colonials and Cape Cod-style houses are typical. Homes sit next to each other on streets, steps away from the water. Contemporary houses can cost $725,000, 1950s Cape Cods can go for $615,000 and 1880s clapboard colonials cost $1.5 million. “It’s a combination of uber modern, where it looks like someone plopped it down from a beach in California, or shacks where families live somewhere else and come on weekends,” says Hauer. Prices range from $320,000 to $2.1 million.
Rows of Stunning homes line the coast of Houghs Neck.
Bungalow style homes are just one of many types of architecture you will see in Houghs Neck.
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Eating and shopping near Quincy Center
Hough’s Neck is a residential area, but it’s a 15-minute drive to Quincy Center and its bars and restaurants. People sip beers and watch sports at the Fours and listen to live music at Alba Restaurant. Fuji at WoC serves fresh sushi and creative cocktails. Locals shop for groceries at Star Market near Quincy Center, buy clothing at T.J. Maxx and look for pet supplies at Petco.
Houghs Neck residents go to Pearl & Lime when they're in the mood for a tasty margarita.
Houghs Neck can take a short drive to Quincy Center for shopping and great dining options.
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Highly-rated schools
Kids living in Hough’s Neck can attend Quincy Public Schools, a highly rated school district with an A-minus from Niche and about 9,400 students. Schools serving Hough’s Neck include Atherton Hough Elementary School, rated B by Niche, and Broad Meadows Middle School, rated B-minus. Quincy High School is rated B-plus by Niche, and students can participate in drama club, debate team and cybersecurity club.
Quincy High School located just outside Houghs Neck boasts a rich legacy of academic excellence.
Broad Meadow Middle School in Houghs Neck offers a rich academic environment.
Atherton Hough Elementary in Houghs Neck provides a robust academic curriculum.
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Driving and taking the T
Hough’s Neck residents can get into Boston by taking the 216 bus to Quincy Center, where they can catch the Red Line. The T takes travelers into downtown Boston and further to Cambridge and Somerville. Massachusetts 3A and Interstate 93 also provide access to Boston, although I-93 is notorious for its bad traffic. Downtown Boston is about 14 miles away, but driving there with traffic can take 40 minutes.
Houghs Neck offers multiple bus stops for easy transportation to neighboring towns.
The Quincy Center T makes the commute from Houghs Neck to Boston a breeze.
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Parks in this Area
Brill Field
McKinnon Playground
LaBrecque Playground
Nancy McArdle Park
MWRA Nut Island
Grenham Street Playground
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
27 min drive
Bus
Sea St Opp Darrow St
Bus
700 Sea St
Bus
Sea St & Fensmere Ave
Bus
Sea St & Manet Ave
Bus
Sea St & Malvern St
Bus
1263 Sea St
Bus
Sea St & Newton St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Houghs Neck
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Houghs Neck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Houghs Neck, Quincy sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Houghs Neck, Quincy over the last 12 months is $379,450, up 346% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,048
Median Age
45
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,464
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,779
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.5%
Advanced Degrees
19.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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