Living in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northwest Harwich · Census data 2020–2024
Northwest Harwich has 3,932 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $107,730 (4% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $665,100, the median rent is $2,486/month.
Northwest Harwich at a glance
- Population
- 3,932
- Median age
- 56.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $107,730State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $665,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,486/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Northwest Harwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northwest Harwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northwest Harwich the median home value is $665,100, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,486 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,513 a month in housing costs.
Northwest Harwich median household income
The median household income in Northwest Harwich is $107,730 and the income per person is $63,793. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Northwest Harwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,245
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 48.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.29
48.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Northwest Harwich has many vacation and second homes.
Northwest Harwich demographics
- Population
- 3,932
- Median age
- 56.6
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 1,673
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northwest Harwich ›
Education in Northwest Harwich
46.6% of adults 25 and older in Northwest Harwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northwest Harwich
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Northwest Harwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| Harwich | 13,598 | $96,966 | $658,600 | $2,017 |
| Harwich Center | 1,774 | $85,057 | $636,800 | $1,340 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| Harwich Port | 2,238 | $70,761 | $815,500 | — |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | $638,900 | $2,329 |
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What is the median household income in Northwest Harwich, MA?
The median household income in Northwest Harwich is $107,730, 4% 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 Northwest Harwich?
The median home value in Northwest Harwich is $665,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Northwest Harwich?
The median gross rent in Northwest Harwich is $2,486 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Northwest Harwich, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Northwest Harwich?
The median age in Northwest Harwich is 56.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Northwest Harwich?
The average commute to work in Northwest Harwich is 24 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northwest Harwich?
The unemployment rate in Northwest Harwich is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northwest Harwich?
46.6% of adults in Northwest 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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