Living in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Provincetown · Census data 2020–2024
Provincetown has 3,703 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $136,904 (32% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $902,200, the median rent is $1,261/month.
Provincetown at a glance
- Population
- 3,703
- Median age
- 56.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $136,904State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $902,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,261/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Provincetown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Provincetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Provincetown the median home value is $902,200, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,686 a month in housing costs.
Provincetown median household income
The median household income in Provincetown is $136,904 and the income per person is $91,730. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Provincetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,691
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 55.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.77
55.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Provincetown has many vacation and second homes.
Provincetown demographics
- Population
- 3,703
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 2.9%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,067
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Provincetown ›
Education in Provincetown
61.3% of adults 25 and older in Provincetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 34.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Provincetown
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Drive alone
- 37.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 14.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Provincetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincetown | 3,703 | $136,904 | $902,200 | $1,261 |
| Truro | 1,708 | $118,984 | $888,200 | — |
| Wellfleet | 4,404 | $117,938 | $855,300 | $1,563 |
| North Eastham | 2,085 | $77,442 | $689,300 | $1,688 |
| Eastham | 5,811 | $72,992 | $732,200 | $1,747 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
| Green Harbor | 1,314 | $203,159 | $816,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Provincetown, MA?
The median household income in Provincetown is $136,904, 32% 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 Provincetown?
The median home value in Provincetown is $902,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Provincetown?
The median gross rent in Provincetown is $1,261 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Provincetown, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Provincetown?
The median age in Provincetown is 56.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Provincetown?
The average commute to work in Provincetown is 13 minutes; 31.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Provincetown?
The unemployment rate in Provincetown is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Provincetown?
61.3% of adults in Provincetown 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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