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Hingham Named 2nd Best Place to Retire in Massachusetts
According to the website Smart Asset, Hingham is the second best place in the state to retire.

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HINGHAM, MA - If you're going to retire in Massachusetts, Hingham is a pretty good place to do so.
According to the website Smart Asset, Hingham is the second best place in the state to retire. Walpole took the top spot.
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Here are Hingham's key stats:
- Tax Rate - 12.80 percent
- Doctors' Offices per 1,000 People - 4.2
- Recreation Centers per 1,000 People - 1
- Retirement Centers per 1,000 people - 0.6
- % of Seniors - 14.6 percent
- Best Place to Retire Index - 73.69
Overall, Wasilla, Alaska ranked at the top of the national list with a score of 100.00.
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