Living in South Dennis, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Dennis · Census data 2020–2024
South Dennis has 3,135 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $88,411 (15% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $495,700, the median rent is $2,003/month.
South Dennis at a glance
- Population
- 3,135
- Median age
- 57.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $88,411State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $495,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,003/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Dennis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Massachusetts median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Dennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Dennis the median home value is $495,700, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,003 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,945 a month in housing costs.
South Dennis median household income
The median household income in South Dennis is $88,411 and the income per person is $49,995. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Dennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,616
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 39%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.92
39% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Dennis has many vacation and second homes.
South Dennis demographics
- Population
- 3,135
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.8%
- Households
- 1,597
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Dennis ›
Education in South Dennis
43.3% of adults 25 and older in South Dennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Dennis
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
South Dennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | $541,700 | $1,806 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| Harwich | 13,598 | $96,966 | $658,600 | $2,017 |
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What is the median household income in South Dennis, MA?
The median household income in South Dennis is $88,411, 15% 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 South Dennis?
The median home value in South Dennis is $495,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in South Dennis?
The median gross rent in South Dennis is $2,003 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is South Dennis, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Massachusetts median.
What is the median age in South Dennis?
The median age in South Dennis is 57.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Dennis?
The average commute to work in South Dennis is 25 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Dennis?
The unemployment rate in South Dennis is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Dennis?
43.3% of adults in South Dennis 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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