State rank#7 of 14
Smallest county535,075 residentsMiddlesex County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 25023
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population535,075
Household income$114,201
Unemployment4.1%
Life expectancy78.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Plymouth County has 535,075 residents and ranks #7 by population among Massachusetts county equivalents. Median household income is $114,201. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.1%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Massachusetts
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Plymouth County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Plymouth County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $556,000 median home value and $1,747/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $114,201, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Plymouth County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and median home value. College attainment is 41.8% and life expectancy is 78.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 2.4%, rank #3 of 14 available Massachusetts counties.
- Median household income: $114,201, rank #5 of 14 available Massachusetts counties.
- Median home value: $556,000, rank #7 of 14 available Massachusetts counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 78.8 years, rank #10 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,577 residents, rank #10 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,747/mo, rank #9 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Massachusetts
Rank and range use only counties in Massachusetts with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$114,201
$114,201; above the state county median of $95,785.
State rank #5 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$556,000
$556,000; below the state county median of $587,550.
State rank #7 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,747/mo
$1,747/mo; above the state county median of $1,552/mo.
State rank #9 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.1%
4.1%; at the state county median of 4.1%.
State rank #7 of 14 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41.8%
41.8%; below the state county median of 45.6%.
State rank #9 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.8 years
78.8 years; below the state county median of 79.6 years.
State rank #10 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.8%
13.8%; above the state county median of 13.6%.
State rank #8 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
2.4%
2.4%; below the state county median of 3%.
State rank #3 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,577 residents
1 per 1,577 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,231 residents.
State rank #10 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 154 residents
1 per 154 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 143 residents.
State rank #9 of 14 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Plymouth County FAQ
Is Plymouth County a good place to live?
Plymouth County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median household income, and median home value. College attainment is 41.8% and life expectancy is 78.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Plymouth County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $556,000 median home value and $1,747/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $114,201, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Plymouth County?
Plymouth County has 535,075 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Plymouth County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 25023; the parent state FIPS is 25.
What is the median household income in Plymouth County?
The ACS median household income is $114,201.
How much does housing cost in Plymouth County?
Housing benchmarks are $556,000 median home value and $1,747/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $114,201, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Plymouth County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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