Living in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnstable Town · Census data 2020–2024
Barnstable Town has 49,568 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $91,982 (12% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $602,500, the median rent is $1,917/month.
Barnstable Town at a glance
- Population
- 49,568
- Median age
- 49.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $91,982State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $602,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,917/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Barnstable Town a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barnstable Town
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnstable Town the median home value is $602,500, 81% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,458 a month in housing costs.
Barnstable Town median household income
The median household income in Barnstable Town is $91,982 and the income per person is $56,079. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Barnstable Town: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,656
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 22.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.29
Barnstable Town demographics
- Population
- 49,568
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 21,413
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnstable Town ›
Education in Barnstable Town
42.1% of adults 25 and older in Barnstable Town have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnstable Town
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Barnstable Town vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | 49,568 | $91,982 | $602,500 | $1,917 |
| West Yarmouth | 6,194 | $65,841 | $494,600 | $1,470 |
| East Sandwich | 3,864 | $115,000 | $689,000 | $1,637 |
| Mashpee Neck | 908 | $92,284 | $492,300 | — |
| Yarmouth | 25,224 | $86,039 | $551,800 | $1,721 |
| Sandwich | 20,522 | $122,486 | $601,400 | $1,751 |
| Mashpee | 15,384 | $95,299 | $562,200 | $1,776 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| Forestdale | 3,801 | $108,158 | $490,200 | $2,176 |
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What is the median household income in Barnstable Town, MA?
The median household income in Barnstable Town is $91,982, 12% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barnstable Town?
The median home value in Barnstable Town is $602,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Barnstable Town?
The median gross rent in Barnstable Town is $1,917 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Barnstable Town, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Barnstable Town?
The median age in Barnstable Town is 49.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Barnstable Town?
The average commute to work in Barnstable Town is 25 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnstable Town?
The unemployment rate in Barnstable Town is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnstable Town?
42.1% of adults in Barnstable Town have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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