Taken by the charming rows of commercial buildings in English Gothic 17th century architecture, Eleanor Roosevelt praised Hingham as having "the most beautiful main street in America."
Red brick, white paint and arched doorways accent the quaint, Greater Boston area town of Hingham, MA
Taken by the charming rows of commercial buildings in English Gothic 17th century architecture, Eleanor Roosevelt praised Hingham as having "the most beautiful main street in America."
Red brick, white paint and arched doorways accent the quaint, Greater Boston area town of Hingham, MA. This census-designated place (CDP) is a coastal community in Plymouth County with a population of about 5,650 and an area of 26.35 miles. Ferry boats take passengers between the Hingham Shipyard in Hingham and Rowe's Wharf in Boston. Can you already feel the wind in your hair as you set your course toward Hingham?
To have everything shipshape, you'll need an adequate budget since median rents here tend to be much higher than the state average. You are likely to get more bang for your buck though as houses here are also statistically one room larger than the state average. Roughly a quarter of residential real estate in Hingham is rented out at any one time, with the remainder being owner-occupied housing. So, finding homes to rent can be tough and good credit and proof of income are a must as you seek out property rentals in this attractive nautical town.
Hingham has two distinct areas that are often popular among renters and homeowners alike: the City Center and the Waterfront.
City Center: The town's library, supermarkets, shops and business are mainly found in the center of Hingham. If you're looking for 4 bedroom, 2 bath houses rather than one bedroom apartments, this is a good neighborhood to focus your search.
Waterfront: At the waterfront right on the South Shore, you'll find the popular Hingham Shipyard area. Here, you can chow down on a gourmet burger at Wahlburgers, owned by Marky Mark, (oops!, actor Mark Wahlberg) and his family. Alternately, try savoring a bowl of award winning New England clam chowder at the Union Fish seafood restaurant. You can also catch the latest movie at Patriot Cinemas at the Hingham Shipyard.
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The Hingham Shipyard Apartments includes buildings such as the Avalon and Tuckers Lane that often feature gourmet kitchens in the units and swimming pools on the property. Generally, the Hingham Shipyard is the priciest apartment rental area and anything outside this section is less pricey. Of course, the rental amount will also depend on whether you're considering houses, condos or townhouses for rent in Hingham. A great perk about living in the Shipyard area is that you can commute to Boston from here in about 35 minutes by ferry.
Find your sea legs and take the boat to Boston for a day trip. On land back in Hingham, walk, run or bike your way around the paved lakeside trails at Bear Cove Park. Life can be pretty smooth sailing in Hingham, with its lower than average crime rate and schools. Unless you've secured one of the few studio apartments for rent here, or a one-bedroom apartment for just yourself, you may want to consider two vehicles as that is the common amount most households here have. While driving is popular, many residents do walk or use the commuter trains as well as ride the ferry. With so many parks in the city, you'll have no excuse for staying inside; George Washington Forest, Wompatuck State Park and Plymouth River Complex are just some of your options. Welcome aboard to your new life on the go in Hingham!
