Living in North Eastham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Eastham · Census data 2020–2024
North Eastham has 2,085 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $77,442 (26% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $689,300, the median rent is $1,688/month.
North Eastham at a glance
- Population
- 2,085
- Median age
- 62.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $77,442State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $689,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Eastham a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 23% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Eastham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Eastham the median home value is $689,300, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,101 a month in housing costs.
North Eastham median household income
The median household income in North Eastham is $77,442 and the income per person is $49,826. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Eastham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,862
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 62.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.96
62.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Eastham has many vacation and second homes.
North Eastham demographics
- Population
- 2,085
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 47%
- Households
- 1,062
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Eastham ›
Education in North Eastham
49.1% of adults 25 and older in North Eastham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 29% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Eastham
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
North Eastham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastham | 2,085 | $77,442 | $689,300 | $1,688 |
| Eastham | 5,811 | $72,992 | $732,200 | $1,747 |
| Wellfleet | 4,404 | $117,938 | $855,300 | $1,563 |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
| 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 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| Harwich Center | 1,774 | $85,057 | $636,800 | $1,340 |
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What is the median household income in North Eastham, MA?
The median household income in North Eastham is $77,442, 26% 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 North Eastham?
The median home value in North Eastham is $689,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Eastham?
The median gross rent in North Eastham is $1,688 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is North Eastham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 23% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in North Eastham?
The median age in North Eastham is 62.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Eastham?
The average commute to work in North Eastham is 22 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Eastham?
The unemployment rate in North Eastham is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Eastham?
49.1% of adults in North 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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