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Hull, MA

Hull is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States, located on a peninsula at the southern edge of Boston Harbor. Its population was 10,072 at the 2020 census. Hull is the smallest town by land area in Plymouth County and the eleventh smallest in the state. However, its population density is nearly four times that of Massachusetts as a whole.

Hull is home to the popular resort community of Nantasket Beach and has been the summer home to several luminaries throughout the years, including Calvin Coolidge and former Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald (also known as "Honey Fitz"), the father of Rose Kennedy and father-in-law of Joseph Kennedy Sr.

Hull is located at 42°17′10″N 70°52′35″W (42.286347, −70.87663). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.9 square miles (69.6 km²), of which 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) is land and 24.1 square miles (62.3 km²), or 89.58%, is water. Hull is located on the narrow Nantasket Peninsula, which juts into Massachusetts Bay and is the southern land point at the entrance to Boston Harbor. Hidden in Hull's Bay is Hog Island, now known as Spinnaker Island. Hog Island was home to Hull's first high school, as well as Fort Duvall before WWII, and a Nike missile site during the Cold War. Parts of the island sat very low and fill was brought in to prevent flooding. Spinnaker Island has been developed with condominiums and is connected to mainland Hull via a low bridge. The town is bordered by Hingham Bay to the west, Massachusetts Bay to the north and east, and the towns of Cohasset and Hingham to the south. Hull is located almost 20 miles (32 km) by land from Boston, although by water it is just 5 miles (8.0 km) from Pemberton Point in Hull to City Point in South Boston. Although it is a forty-five-minute drive into the heart of Boston, it is a twenty-minute boat ride from Pemberton Pier, at the tip of Hull, into Boston's Long Wharf, which is close to the North End and Faneuil Hall.

Hull is separated from Cohasset and Hingham by the Weir River estuary, which is state-recognized as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The estuary contains almost 600 acres (2.4 km²) of undeveloped land, including almost 140 acres (.57km²) of undeveloped land in Hull, of which close to 80 percent is protected from development. The estuary is important as a nursery for fish and other marine life. Over 100 species of birds also use the Weir River Estuary. The Weir River Estuary Center, owned by the town and being developed by the Weir River Watershed Association, located at the entrance to Hull on George Washington Boulevard, was expected to open by summer 2009. 

Black Rock Beach connecting to Cohasset is the town's only landed connection to the mainland, although two bridges link the town to Hingham. Town neighborhoods include (from south to north) Green Hill, Straits Pond, Crescent Beach, Gunrock, Atlantic Hill, West Corner, Rockaway, Rockaway Annex, Nantasket Beach, Sagamore Hill, Hampton Circle, Sunset Point, Kenberma, Strawberry Hill, Waveland, Windermere, Allerton, Spinnaker Island, Stony Beach, Telegraph Hill, Hull Village and Hull Hill, and Pemberton. The areas west of the northerly two miles of the three-mile-long Nantasket Beach constitute the majority of the town's landed area. The southern hills near the Town Hall are composed of volcanic rock created 600 million years ago. Green Hill near Cohasset and all of the hills out along the peninsula—Sagamore, Hampton, Sunset Point, Strawberry, Allerton, Telegraph, and Hull Hill—are drumlins formed by the last glacier about 14,000 years ago. The lands between the hills are tombolos, or tying sand bars. Telegraph Hill above Stony Beach is the site of Fort Revere Park, located at the site of a former defense installation that was active during the first half of the twentieth century. It is capped with an observation tower, which provides views of the rest of Boston Harbor, as well as much of the northern coast of the South Shore. The tower was situated on one of the five points of the star-shaped Fort Independence, which was created during the American Revolution.

The lands of Hull also include Peddocks Island, a part of the Boston Harbor Islands State Park. 

There are no freeways in Hull. Massachusetts Route 228 becomes Nantasket Avenue at the center entrance to Hull. The main entrance is on George Washington Boulevard, which connects to Route 3A at the Hingham rotary. The avenue continues through the rest of town, to Main Street in Hull Village, which then goes on past the Pt. Allerton Coast Guard station ending at Windmill Point, also known as Pemberton Point, at the high school near the Hull Wind 1 windmill. The MBTA's bus service extends into neighboring Hingham, and the Greenbush Line of the commuter rail recently re-opened, with its closest station being at Nantasket Junction, the site of the former Hingham Lumber Company lumber yard, which is where the Hull branch of the railroad once connected. This Hull branch was the first electrified railroad in America in 1895. Commuters to Logan International Airport and Boston (and in the summer to Boston Harbor Islands) can take the MBTA Commuter Boat, which leaves from Pemberton Point, the very tip of Hull. The nearest air service can be reached at Logan International Airport in Boston.

Hull places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Tufts Medical Center and Manet Community Health Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Proving Ground Studio Hull is a great spot for those looking to engage in strength training and cardio workouts. Planet Fitness is a popular gym that offers a wide range of exercise equipment and fitness classes. For holistic treatments, Blue Lotus offers acupuncture and massage therapy. Weir River Farm provides a peaceful setting for walking and experiencing nature. For aquatic fitness, check out the Nantasket Beach Resort, which features a pool and wellness program. 

Top sites in Hull, MA are Nantasket Beach, Fort Revere Park, and Peddocks Island.

Population: 10,108 (2023). Area codes: 339/781. Elevation: 50 ft (15 m). Area: 26.9 square miles (69.6 km²). ZIP Code: 02045.

FAQs

Is Hull MA a good place to live?

Hull is in Plymouth County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Hull offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hull, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Hull are above average.

What are the demographics of Hull, MA?

There are 10,120 residents in Hull, with a median age of 53.9. Of this, 45.77% are males and 54.23% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.89% of the resident pool in Hull, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.02%. Additionally, 1.09% of the population is represented by non-citizens. The average annual household income in Hull is $144,996, while the median household income sits at $117,120 per year.

What is Hull, MA known for?

Incorporated in 1644, Hull is a long narrow peninsula that projects into Boston Harbor. Due to its unusual geography, the town of 28.21 square miles was originally used as a trading post. Hull is home to the popular resort community of Nantasket Beach and has been the summer home to several luminaries throughout the years, including Calvin Coolidge and former Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald (also known as “Honey Fitz”), the father of Rose Kennedy and father-in-law of Joseph Kennedy Sr.

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Tufts Medical Center

Proving Ground Studio

Manet Community Health Center

Planet Fitness

Blue Lotus

Weir River Farm 

Nantasket Beach Resort

Nantasket Beach

Fort Revere Park

Peddocks Island

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