Living in Brewster, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brewster · Census data 2020–2024
Brewster has 10,420 residents with a median age of 59.6. The median household income is $103,317 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $707,700, the median rent is $1,589/month.
Brewster at a glance
- Population
- 10,420
- Median age
- 59.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $103,317State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $707,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,589/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Brewster a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brewster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brewster the median home value is $707,700, 113% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,589 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,440 a month in housing costs.
Brewster median household income
The median household income in Brewster is $103,317 and the income per person is $71,346. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Brewster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,110
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 42.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.18
42.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brewster has many vacation and second homes.
Brewster demographics
- Population
- 10,420
- Median age
- 59.6
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 4,687
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brewster ›
Education in Brewster
55.5% of adults 25 and older in Brewster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 28.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brewster
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Brewster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | $638,900 | $2,329 |
| Harwich | 13,598 | $96,966 | $658,600 | $2,017 |
| Harwich Center | 1,774 | $85,057 | $636,800 | $1,340 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| Harwich Port | 2,238 | $70,761 | $815,500 | — |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
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What is the median household income in Brewster, MA?
The median household income in Brewster is $103,317, about the same as 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 Brewster?
The median home value in Brewster is $707,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Brewster?
The median gross rent in Brewster is $1,589 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Brewster, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Brewster?
The median age in Brewster is 59.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Brewster?
The average commute to work in Brewster is 21 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brewster?
The unemployment rate in Brewster is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brewster?
55.5% of adults in Brewster 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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