Living in Plymouth, MA
Small city in Massachusetts
Plymouth is a small city in Massachusetts, home to about 63,000 people, with 830,000 living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Plymouth a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Mild summers: highs around 80°F
- Dog-friendly: 2 dog parks within 9 mi
- Low natural disaster risk: 10 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Safe: violent crime is 0.9× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Higher taxes: about $3,502 state income tax per resident, 1.31% property tax
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $654k, and rent is $3,530 a month
- Cloudier than most places
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Key facts
Living in Plymouth: common questions
What is the cost of living in Plymouth?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $654k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,530 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 108, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Plymouth?
Massachusetts collects about $3,502 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 1.31% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Plymouth safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (0.9× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in Plymouth?
Public schools in Plymouth test above the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 12 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Plymouth?
Plymouth has cold winters: winter days average around 40°F and summer days around 80°F, with roughly 38″ of snow a year.
Does Plymouth get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 10 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.11 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Plymouth?
The nearest major airport is BOS, about 38 mi away.
How Plymouth scores
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