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Is Weymouth Town a Good Place to Live? Weymouth Town, Massachusetts: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Weymouth Town ranks #290 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #138 of 524 smaller cities and #11 of 25 in Massachusetts. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (34.7 min, #495 of 524).
Weymouth Town by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Weymouth Town's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Weymouth Town?
Weymouth Town's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,941/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $552,100.
| Measure | Weymouth Town | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 108.3#1046 of 1,308 | 108 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $552,100#1025 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,941/mo#1067 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.4x#918 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.7%#747 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Weymouth Town safe?
Weymouth Town recorded 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 36% below the US rate of 373 and 31% below Massachusetts's 345. That ranks #430 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #198 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Weymouth Police Department. Property crime runs 601 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Weymouth Town | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 237#430 of 1,083 | 345 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 601#49 of 1,083 | 1,166 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Weymouth Town?
The median household in Weymouth Town earns $102,714, 34% above the US figure of $76,827 and 1% above Massachusetts ($101,370). Unemployment is 4.5% (US 4.2%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Weymouth Town | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $102,714#304 of 1,312 | $101,370 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.5%#705 of 1,058 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.7%#300 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | 0%#663 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Weymouth Town?
The median resident of Weymouth Town is 44.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 42.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #393 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Weymouth Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 44.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 42.8%#393 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 67.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Weymouth Town's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Weymouth Town to describe its public schools. 25.5% of adults are obese and 9.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Weymouth Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 25.5%#159 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.3%#265 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.3%#477 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 4.2%#19 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Weymouth Town?
The average commute in Weymouth Town is 34.7 minutes (Massachusetts 25.1); 6.3% of workers take transit and 18.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Weymouth Town scores 11 of 20 (above average walkable), #585 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.8°F and winters 32.2°F, with 52.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Weymouth Town | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 34.7 min#1261 of 1,312 | 25.1 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 21.3%#1286 of 1,312 | 12% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 67.3% | 64.2% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.8% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18.1% | 14.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11#585 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.9 | 21.7 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 40.4 | 22.9 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 29.2 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 58.4 | 38.3 | 4.6 |
| May | 68.5 | 47.9 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 77.2 | 57.3 | 4 |
| Jul | 83 | 63.4 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 81.5 | 62.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 73.8 | 55.3 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 62.9 | 44.2 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 52.4 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 42.9 | 27.4 | 5.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hingham.
| Measure | Weymouth Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 51.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 70.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 32.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 52.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hingham.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Weymouth Town?
Norfolk County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Norfolk County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 92% of US counties.
| Measure | Weymouth Town | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.09%#135 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Norfolk County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Norfolk County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0091% | 74% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.003% | 66% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0043% | 62% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.061% | 23% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0017% | 20% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Weymouth Town compare with similar-size cities?
Weymouth Town is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #138 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,505.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Town, MAPop. 58,505 | #290 | 62.2 | $102,714 | $1,941/mo | 237 | 34.7 min |
| Taylorsville, UTPop. 58,678 | #731 | 54.5 | $86,413 | $1,482/mo | 187 | 22.2 min |
| Hoboken, NJPop. 58,668 | #15 | 74.2 | $180,579 | $2,938/mo | 199 | 36.8 min |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #100 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 | 23.6 min |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #1116 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 | 18.5 min |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #154 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data | 27.8 min |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #686 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 | 20.5 min |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #101 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 | 19.4 min |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #819 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 | 15.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Weymouth Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Weymouth Town ranks #11 of the 25 Massachusetts cities we track, with a score of 62.2 against Massachusetts's statewide 72.8. Its households earn 1% above the Massachusetts median. Violent crime is 31% below the statewide rate.
| City | Rank in MA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline, MAPop. 63,266 | #1 | 79.5 | $142,101 | $2,835/mo | 124 |
| Newton, MAPop. 89,044 | #2 | 78.3 | $190,304 | $2,370/mo | 56 |
| Somerville, MAPop. 81,036 | #3 | 72.4 | $132,572 | $2,517/mo | 195 |
| Medford, MAPop. 59,354 | #4 | 71.9 | $129,540 | $2,509/mo | 181 |
| Cambridge, MAPop. 118,796 | #5 | 70.4 | $130,748 | $2,787/mo | 436 |
| Waltham, MAPop. 64,902 | #6 | 69.3 | $120,216 | $2,268/mo | 224 |
| Quincy, MAPop. 102,114 | #7 | 66.1 | $98,882 | $2,118/mo | 302 |
| Methuen Town, MAPop. 53,475 | #8 | 65.3 | $113,310 | $1,749/mo | 114 |
| Framingham, MAPop. 72,399 | #9 | 64.5 | $107,419 | $2,033/mo | 264 |
| Malden, MAPop. 65,906 | #10 | 64.0 | $100,606 | $2,204/mo | 203 |
| Weymouth Town, MAPop. 58,505 | #11 | 62.2 | $102,714 | $1,941/mo | 237 |
| Peabody, MAPop. 54,695 | #12 | 61.6 | $96,657 | $1,950/mo | 292 |
| Boston, MAPop. 666,442 | #13 | 61.1 | $97,344 | $2,147/mo | 583 |
| Revere, MAPop. 60,012 | #14 | 60.2 | $86,969 | $2,076/mo | 314 |
| Haverhill, MAPop. 67,698 | #15 | 59.1 | $88,326 | $1,668/mo | 330 |
| Lowell, MAPop. 118,368 | #16 | 56.5 | $78,658 | $1,625/mo | 505 |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #17 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 |
| Worcester, MAPop. 207,055 | #18 | 56.0 | $70,102 | $1,487/mo | 602 |
| Lynn, MAPop. 101,709 | #19 | 55.6 | $75,043 | $1,722/mo | 561 |
| Chicopee, MAPop. 55,295 | #20 | 55.1 | $62,615 | $1,157/mo | 482 |
| New Bedford, MAPop. 100,998 | #21 | 52.5 | $56,981 | $1,137/mo | 345 |
| Brockton, MAPop. 105,386 | #22 | 52.3 | $80,115 | $1,641/mo | 538 |
| Lawrence, MAPop. 88,736 | #23 | 52.1 | $60,433 | $1,662/mo | 361 |
| Fall River, MAPop. 94,082 | #24 | 48.2 | $56,673 | $1,155/mo | 768 |
| Springfield, MAPop. 154,749 | #25 | 45.5 | $52,656 | $1,144/mo | 871 |
All 25 Massachusetts cities we track, by overall score. Massachusetts statewide: median income $101,370, violent crime 345 per 100,000.
How is Weymouth Town's score calculated?
Weymouth Town scores 62.2 out of 100, #290 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; education and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Massachusetts's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Weymouth Town. Similar-size median 55.5.
61.8 - SafetyCity data · 15% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Weymouth Town's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
87.4 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Weymouth Town. Similar-size median 58.9.
71.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Weymouth Town's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
46.0 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Weymouth Town. Similar-size median 56.1.
70.7 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Weymouth Town. Similar-size median 42.4.
39.4 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Weymouth Town. Similar-size median 50.0.
41.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Weymouth Town's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
52.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
77.1 - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Weymouth Town.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Weymouth Town's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Weymouth Town has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Weymouth Town
Is Weymouth Town, MA a good place to live?
Weymouth Town ranks #290 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #138 of 524 smaller cities and #11 of 25 in Massachusetts. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (34.7 min, #495 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Weymouth Town?
Weymouth Town's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,941/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $552,100.
What is the crime rate in Weymouth Town?
Weymouth Town recorded 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 36% below the US rate of 373 and 31% below Massachusetts's 345. That ranks #430 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #198 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Weymouth Police Department. Property crime runs 601 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Weymouth Town?
The median household in Weymouth Town earns $102,714, 34% above the US figure of $76,827 and 1% above Massachusetts ($101,370). Unemployment is 4.5% (US 4.2%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Weymouth Town?
Median rent in Weymouth Town is $1,941/mo (Census), #1067 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 22.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Weymouth Town?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Weymouth Town is $552,100, #1025 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Weymouth Town?
We have too few school records for Weymouth Town to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Weymouth Town?
The average commute is 34.7 minutes, #1261 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.1 minutes across Massachusetts. 21.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Weymouth Town?
Weymouth Town averages 51.3°F over the year, 70.8°F in summer and 32.2°F in winter, with 52.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Weymouth Town walkable?
Weymouth Town scores 11 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #585 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Weymouth Town at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Norfolk County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 92% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Weymouth Town?
Norfolk County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Weymouth Town?
Weymouth Town has 58,505 residents. The median resident of Weymouth Town is 44.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 42.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #393 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Weymouth Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Weymouth Town ranks #11 of the 25 Massachusetts cities we track, with a score of 62.2 against Massachusetts's statewide 72.8. Its households earn 1% above the Massachusetts median. Violent crime is 31% below the statewide rate.
What cities are similar in size to Weymouth Town?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Weymouth Town's population of 58,505 are Taylorsville, UT (#731 overall), Hoboken, NJ (#15 overall), Cupertino, CA (#100 overall), Terre Haute, IN (#1116 overall), and Severn, MD (#154 overall). Weymouth Town is #290.