The Town FilesPlymouth, Massachusetts
Community in Plymouth County · population 7,667 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $446,800
- Household income
- $81,703
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 46.2
Plymouth is a community of 7,667 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $446,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 96% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 93% of Massachusetts towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Massachusetts
- #8 in The 50 Best Seaside Small Towns in America
- #16 in The 50 Best Seaside Places in America
- #20 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Massachusetts
- #24 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Oldest Homes
- #24 in 25 Small Towns in Massachusetts With the Mildest Winters
How Plymouth ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plymouth is worth $446,800, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $81,703, which is more affordable than 28% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,830 a month. 46.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plymouth | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,830 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $81,703 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 46.0% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Plymouth
| People | Plymouth | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Plymouth
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.9 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 24, 2012 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on August 16, 2008.
Severe weather in Plymouth County since 1996
Plymouth County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4372: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Plymouth County
Plymouth County had 194,985 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,858 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Plymouth itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near Plymouth
- North Plymouth, MA1.5 mi · 3,983 people · home $494,500
- Kingston, MA4.0 mi · 5,700 people · home $589,900
- South Duxbury, MA4.3 mi · 3,463 people · home $982,000
- Kingston, MA4.5 mi · 13,708 people · home $610,600
- Plymouth, MA5.0 mi · 61,217 people · home $527,400
- The Pinehills, MA5.6 mi · 4,515 people · home $693,100
- Duxbury, MA6.3 mi · 16,090 people · home $874,600
- Plympton, MA7.1 mi · 2,930 people · home $517,800
Plymouth questions
Is Plymouth, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plymouth scores better for retirees than 30% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 16%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Plymouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Plymouth is valued at $446,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,703, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,830 a month.
What is the weather like in Plymouth?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 37.9 inches of snow.
Does Plymouth get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 24, 2012. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)