Living in Eastham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eastham · Census data 2020–2024
Eastham has 5,811 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $72,992 (30% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $732,200, the median rent is $1,747/month.
Eastham at a glance
- Population
- 5,811
- Median age
- 60.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $72,992State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $732,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,747/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Eastham a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eastham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eastham the median home value is $732,200, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,747 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,355 a month in housing costs.
Eastham median household income
The median household income in Eastham is $72,992 and the income per person is $54,373. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Eastham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,546
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 53.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.91
53.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eastham has many vacation and second homes.
Eastham demographics
- Population
- 5,811
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 40.9%
- Households
- 3,041
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eastham ›
Education in Eastham
54.4% of adults 25 and older in Eastham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 26.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eastham
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Eastham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastham | 5,811 | $72,992 | $732,200 | $1,747 |
| North Eastham | 2,085 | $77,442 | $689,300 | $1,688 |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
| Wellfleet | 4,404 | $117,938 | $855,300 | $1,563 |
| 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 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Eastham, MA?
The median household income in Eastham is $72,992, 30% 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 Eastham?
The median home value in Eastham is $732,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Eastham?
The median gross rent in Eastham is $1,747 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Eastham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Eastham?
The median age in Eastham is 60.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Eastham?
The average commute to work in Eastham is 19 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eastham?
The unemployment rate in Eastham is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eastham?
54.4% of adults in Eastham 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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