Duxbury is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 16,185 people and three associated neighborhoods, Duxbury is the 127th largest community in Massachusetts. Duxbury home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Duxbury real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Duxbury is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.83% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Duxbury is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Duxbury who work in management occupations (18.47%), sales jobs (14.85%), and business and financial occupations (10.45%). Of important note, Duxbury is also a town of artists. Duxbury has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Duxbury’s character. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 20.16% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Duxbury is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Duxbury’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One of the nice things about Duxbury is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. One downside of living in Duxbury, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.56 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead. Even though Duxbury is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.If knowledge is power, Duxbury is a pretty powerful place. 73.48% of the adults in Duxbury have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Duxbury in 2022 was $85,402, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $341,608 for a family of four. The people who call Duxbury home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Duxbury residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Duxbury include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French. The most common language spoken in Duxbury is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
