Weymouth is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is one of 13 municipalities in the state to have city forms of government while retaining "town of" in their official names. It is named after Weymouth, Dorset, a coastal town in England, and is the second-oldest settlement in Massachusetts, second only to Plymouth. Weymouth is among one of the fastest-growing municipalities across Massachusetts population-wise, with a population above 50,000, due to its more affordable pricing relative to the South Shore and offers a short commute into Boston, MBTA bus and rail service, and a town beach.