Living in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mattapoisett · Census data 2020–2024
Mattapoisett has 6,634 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $130,241 (25% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $681,600, the median rent is $1,597/month.
Mattapoisett at a glance
- Population
- 6,634
- Median age
- 57.2State: 40
- Median household income
- $130,241State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $681,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,597/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Mattapoisett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mattapoisett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mattapoisett the median home value is $681,600, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,597 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,090 a month in housing costs.
Mattapoisett median household income
The median household income in Mattapoisett is $130,241 and the income per person is $73,905. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Mattapoisett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,726
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.24
Mattapoisett demographics
- Population
- 6,634
- Median age
- 57.2
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 2,963
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mattapoisett ›
Education in Mattapoisett
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Mattapoisett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mattapoisett
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Mattapoisett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattapoisett | 6,634 | $130,241 | $681,600 | $1,597 |
| Mattapoisett Center | 2,669 | $105,500 | $651,900 | $1,658 |
| Fairhaven | 15,903 | $95,965 | $446,700 | $1,118 |
| Marion Center | 1,335 | $150,700 | $708,600 | — |
| Marion | 5,310 | $143,092 | $653,500 | $1,176 |
| Acushnet Center | 2,810 | $71,864 | $378,900 | $1,083 |
| Acushnet | 10,624 | $89,503 | $436,400 | $1,170 |
| New Bedford | 100,998 | $56,981 | $357,300 | $1,137 |
| Rochester | 5,837 | $120,273 | $599,100 | $1,432 |
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What is the median household income in Mattapoisett, MA?
The median household income in Mattapoisett is $130,241, 25% 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 Mattapoisett?
The median home value in Mattapoisett is $681,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Mattapoisett?
The median gross rent in Mattapoisett is $1,597 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Mattapoisett, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mattapoisett?
The median age in Mattapoisett is 57.2 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Mattapoisett?
The average commute to work in Mattapoisett is 29 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mattapoisett?
The unemployment rate in Mattapoisett is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mattapoisett?
57.2% of adults in Mattapoisett 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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