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Hingham, MA

Hingham is a town in metropolitan Greater Boston on the South Shore of the U.S. state of Massachusetts in northern Plymouth County. At the 2020 census, the population was 24,284. Hingham is known for its colonial history and location on Boston Harbor. The town was named after Hingham, Norfolk, England, and was first settled by English colonists in 1633.

The town of Hingham was dubbed "Bare Cove" by the first colonizing English in 1633, but two years later was incorporated as a town under the name "Hingham." The land on which Hingham was settled was deeded to the English by the Wampanoag sachem Wompatuck in 1655. The town was within Suffolk County from its founding in 1643 until 1803, and Plymouth County from 1803 to the present. The eastern part of the town split off to become Cohasset in 1770. The town was named for Hingham, a market town in the English county of Norfolk, East Anglia, whence most of the first colonists came, including Abraham Lincoln's ancestor Samuel Lincoln (1622–1690), his first American ancestor, who came to Massachusetts in 1637. A statue of President Lincoln adorns the area adjacent to downtown Hingham Square.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.1 km2), of which 22.2 square miles (57.5 km2) is land and 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2), or 15.58%, is water. Hingham is bordered on the east by Cohasset, and Scituate, on the south by Norwell and Rockland, on the west by Weymouth, and the north by Hingham Bay and Hull. Cohasset and Weymouth are in Norfolk County; the other towns, like Hingham itself, are in Plymouth County. Hingham is 14 miles (23 km) southeast of downtown Boston.

Hingham lies along the southwest corner of Boston Harbor. The bay leads to a harbor, which cuts a U-shaped indentation into the northern shore of the town. The town is separated from Hull by the Weir River and its tributary, which leads to the Straits Pond. The northern third of the town's border with Weymouth consists of the Weymouth Back River, which empties into Hingham Bay. There are several other small ponds and brooks throughout town. The town also has several forests and parks, the largest of which, Wompatuck State Park, spreads into the neighboring towns of Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. There are also several conservation areas throughout town; the portion of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area in Hingham includes Bumpkin Island, Button Island, Langlee Island, Ragged Island, Sarah Island, and the World's End Reservation, which juts out into the bay. There is a marina along the mouth of the Weymouth Back River and a public beach along the harbor.

Hingham places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. New England Medical Group and South Shore Hospital offer a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Momentum Fitness Center provides a fully equipped gym and various fitness classes to keep you in shape. Experience immersive yoga sessions and healing practices at Blackbird Wellness in the heart of South Shore. Get your heart pumping with high-intensity interval training sessions at Mass MVMNT or Boxygen Hingham. Experience the tranquility of paddleboarding and kayaking on the local waterways at Nashoba Paddler

Top Sites in Hingham, MA are World's End, Hingham Historical Society, and Wompatuck State Park.

ZIP Code: 02043. Area code: 339/781. Elevation: 60 ft (18 m). Area: 26.3 square miles (68.1 km2). Population: 24,284 (2020).

FAQs

Is Hingham, MA a nice town?

Hingham is in Plymouth County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Hingham offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hingham, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Hingham and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hingham are highly rated.

What is Hingham MA famous for?

Hingham is known for its colonial history and location on Boston Harbor. The town was named after Hingham, Norfolk, England, and was first settled by English colonists in 1633. The town of Hingham was dubbed "Bare Cove" by the first colonizing English in 1633, but two years later was incorporated as a town under the name "Hingham."[4][7] The land on which Hingham was settled was deeded to the English by the Wampanoag sachem Wompatuck in 1655.

Is Hingham, MA expensive to live in?

Hingham is ranked 8 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Hingham is 148.4% of the national average. The median household income in Hingham is $206,384, which is 131% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $86,563, which is 80% more than that of the state.

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Town of Hingham

Wikipedia

Niche

Zero Down

World's End

Hingham Historical Society

Wompatuck State Park

New England Medical Group

South Shore Hospital

Momentum Fitness Center

Blackbird Wellness

Mass MVMNT

Boxygen Hingham

Nashoba Paddler

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