Living in Dennis, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dennis · Census data 2020–2024
Dennis has 14,868 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $88,154 (15% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $627,100, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Dennis at a glance
- Population
- 14,868
- Median age
- 59.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $88,154State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $627,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Dennis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dennis the median home value is $627,100, 88% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,038 a month in housing costs.
Dennis median household income
The median household income in Dennis is $88,154 and the income per person is $57,683. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Dennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,381
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 52.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.03
52.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dennis has many vacation and second homes.
Dennis demographics
- Population
- 14,868
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 39.8%
- Households
- 7,302
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dennis ›
Education in Dennis
44.1% of adults 25 and older in Dennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dennis
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Dennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | $541,700 | $1,806 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| Yarmouth | 25,224 | $86,039 | $551,800 | $1,721 |
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What is the median household income in Dennis, MA?
The median household income in Dennis is $88,154, 15% 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 Dennis?
The median home value in Dennis is $627,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Dennis?
The median gross rent in Dennis is $1,420 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Dennis, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dennis?
The median age in Dennis is 59.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Dennis?
The average commute to work in Dennis is 24 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dennis?
The unemployment rate in Dennis is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dennis?
44.1% of adults in Dennis 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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