Our Region

From Quincy to Plymouth, the South Shore of Massachusetts is abundant with resources highly desired by residents, employers, & visitors.

Let's keep it that way for generations to come.

Why We Love the South Shore

Our region is made up of 25 towns and cities* that share a diverse a proud history, natural beauty, & diverse array of amenities. People & businesses choose us for:

Unique communities & strong quality of life
Access to public transit (rail, bus, & ferry to Boston)
High-performing schools & well-run municipal governments
Historic & new-build commercial centers
Access to employment & recreation centers
Natural resources & open space, from beaches & harbors to rivers, ponds, & nature preserves

*Region defined as Abington, Braintree, Canon, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Quincy, Randolph, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth, and Whitman.

What are the South Shore's Challenges?

The world is changing, & we must adapt to those changes if we want the South Shore to continue to thrive.

Here are the concerns:

How Can We Attract Workers to the South Shore?

To preserve the South Shore's high quality of life & long-term economic viability, it is imperative we attract new businesses & the younger workforces needed to staff those businesses. What will it take to achieve this?

Housing production. We must build more units & a variety of housing types for young people, families, & retirees.
Read our plan to promote a housing production.
Interesting centers of activity. Think - restaurants, gyms, & coffee shops in walkable, accessible locations.
Infrastructure improvements. Water & sewer capacity to support future developments.
Read our plan to support infrastructure investments & collaboration.
Collaboration between the public & private sectors. See which business & government leaders are SSEDC trustees.

Who Lives & Works on the South Shore?

Plymouth County*
Covering Abington, Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Scituate, and Whitman

Population: 541,589
Median Age: 43
Housing: 77% own vs rent
Median Household Income: $92,906
Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Labor Force Participation: 67.5%

Stats provided by World Population Review

Norfolk County*
Covering Braintree, Canton, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, and Weymouth