Hanson MA
Hanson MA
Hanson, Massachusetts is an inland community on the South Shore that was once part of Duxbury. It is 18 miles southeast of Boston.
If you want to buy or sell a home in Hanson, South Shore realtor Alice Pierce can help you by sharing the most current real estate market trends coupled with her being a South Shore resident all of her life.
What is it like to live in Hanson MA?
“I used to own a camera shop years ago in Hanson and still live here for the natural beauty and the country atmosphere.”
“Hanson… an undiscovered little gem of a place.”
“We raised our kids here and they got a wonderful education and values.”
Hanson, MA is a rural community with close-by amenities. It includes several tranquil lakes surrounded by pine groves and small ponds and a freshwater, lakefront beach area. The town of Hanson is rich in Indian lore and Pilgrim stories, and is a wonderful place for hikes and excursions.
Hanson MA: Recreation
Hanson is home to many lakes, rivers and marsh areas. There is a small town forest and the Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area which is a 1,625 acre protected area with trails, streams and ponds. The trails are a mix of sandy roads surrounding working or abandoned cranberry bogs and paths in forested areas encircling assorted sized ponds.
Cranberry Cove was gifted to the town of Hanson by a successful cranberry grower and is a popular town beach with fresh water swimming, Red Cross-certified lifeguards and water safety instructors.
Hanson MA: Shopping and Conveniences:
Hanson is on the Kingston-Plymouth branch of the MBTA's commuter rail service, and has a convenient station for commuters and travelers alike. Not far from Hanson are shopping areas with large grocery stores and the like.
Hanson MA: Schools
Hanson is part of the Whitman-Hanson Regional Public School District and also operates Indian Head and Maquan Elementary schools along with the Hanson Middle School.
Hanson MA: Climate
Hanson, Massachusetts has more sunny days than it does cloudy days. High temperatures average 83 degrees and lows average 19 degrees.
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