Living in Harwich, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harwich · Census data 2020–2024
Harwich has 13,598 residents with a median age of 58.6. The median household income is $96,966 (7% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $658,600, the median rent is $2,017/month.
Harwich at a glance
- Population
- 13,598
- Median age
- 58.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $96,966State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $658,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,017/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Harwich a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harwich the median home value is $658,600, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,017 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,364 a month in housing costs.
Harwich median household income
The median household income in Harwich is $96,966 and the income per person is $64,329. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Harwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,272
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 37.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.09
37.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harwich has many vacation and second homes.
Harwich demographics
- Population
- 13,598
- Median age
- 58.6
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.8%
- Households
- 6,394
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harwich ›
Education in Harwich
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Harwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harwich
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Harwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 13,598 | $96,966 | $658,600 | $2,017 |
| Harwich Center | 1,774 | $85,057 | $636,800 | $1,340 |
| Harwich Port | 2,238 | $70,761 | $815,500 | — |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | $638,900 | $2,329 |
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
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What is the median household income in Harwich, MA?
The median household income in Harwich is $96,966, 7% 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 Harwich?
The median home value in Harwich is $658,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Harwich?
The median gross rent in Harwich is $2,017 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Harwich, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harwich?
The median age in Harwich is 58.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Harwich?
The average commute to work in Harwich is 25 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harwich?
The unemployment rate in Harwich is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harwich?
50.6% of adults in 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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