Living in East Harwich, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Harwich · Census data 2020–2024
East Harwich has 5,654 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $111,508 (7% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $638,900, the median rent is $2,329/month.
East Harwich at a glance
- Population
- 5,654
- Median age
- 60.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $111,508State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $638,900State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,329/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Harwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Harwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Harwich the median home value is $638,900, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,329 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,319 a month in housing costs.
East Harwich median household income
The median household income in East Harwich is $111,508 and the income per person is $64,947. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in East Harwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,454
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.11
East Harwich demographics
- Population
- 5,654
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 2,670
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Harwich ›
Education in East Harwich
47.5% of adults 25 and older in East Harwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Harwich
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
East Harwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | $638,900 | $2,329 |
| Harwich Center | 1,774 | $85,057 | $636,800 | $1,340 |
| Harwich | 13,598 | $96,966 | $658,600 | $2,017 |
| Harwich Port | 2,238 | $70,761 | $815,500 | — |
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
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What is the median household income in East Harwich, MA?
The median household income in East Harwich is $111,508, 7% higher 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 East Harwich?
The median home value in East Harwich is $638,900, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in East Harwich?
The median gross rent in East Harwich is $2,329 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is East Harwich, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Harwich?
The median age in East Harwich is 60.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in East Harwich?
The average commute to work in East Harwich is 24 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Harwich?
The unemployment rate in East Harwich is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Harwich?
47.5% of adults in East Harwich 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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