Living in East Dennis, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Dennis · Census data 2020–2024
East Dennis has 3,062 residents with a median age of 64.8. The median household income is $103,654 (about the same as the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $694,000, the median rent is $719/month.
East Dennis at a glance
- Population
- 3,062
- Median age
- 64.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $103,654State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $694,000State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $719/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Dennis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 23% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Dennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Dennis the median home value is $694,000, 109% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,051 a month in housing costs.
East Dennis median household income
The median household income in East Dennis is $103,654 and the income per person is $58,191. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in East Dennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,292
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 40.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.24
40.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Dennis has many vacation and second homes.
East Dennis demographics
- Population
- 3,062
- Median age
- 64.8
- Under 18
- 5.6%
- 65 and older
- 49.5%
- Households
- 1,370
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Dennis ›
Education in East Dennis
43.2% of adults 25 and older in East Dennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Dennis
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
East Dennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | $541,700 | $1,806 |
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What is the median household income in East Dennis, MA?
The median household income in East Dennis is $103,654, 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 East Dennis?
The median home value in East Dennis is $694,000, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in East Dennis?
The median gross rent in East Dennis is $719 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is East Dennis, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Massachusetts median; home values 23% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Dennis?
The median age in East Dennis is 64.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in East Dennis?
The average commute to work in East Dennis is 24 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Dennis?
The unemployment rate in East Dennis is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Dennis?
43.2% of adults in East 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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