Hanson is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 10,719 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hanson is the 176th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Hanson are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

A relatively large number of people in Hanson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Hanson 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, Hanson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Hanson is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Hanson, the average commute to work is 31.41 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Hanson is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 42.63% of adults in Hanson have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Hanson in 2022 was $61,274, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $245,096 for a family of four.

The people who call Hanson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hanson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Hanson include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Hanson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.