Living in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Yarmouth · Census data 2020–2024
South Yarmouth has 11,552 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $82,188 (21% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $541,700, the median rent is $1,806/month.
South Yarmouth at a glance
- Population
- 11,552
- Median age
- 52.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $82,188State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $541,700State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,806/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Yarmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Yarmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Yarmouth the median home value is $541,700, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,806 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,077 a month in housing costs.
South Yarmouth median household income
The median household income in South Yarmouth is $82,188 and the income per person is $52,328. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in South Yarmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,266
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.10
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Yarmouth has many vacation and second homes.
South Yarmouth demographics
- Population
- 11,552
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 5,394
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Yarmouth ›
Education in South Yarmouth
34.4% of adults 25 and older in South Yarmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Yarmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
South Yarmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | $541,700 | $1,806 |
| Yarmouth | 25,224 | $86,039 | $551,800 | $1,721 |
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| West Yarmouth | 6,194 | $65,841 | $494,600 | $1,470 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
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What is the median household income in South Yarmouth, MA?
The median household income in South Yarmouth is $82,188, 21% 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 Yarmouth?
The median home value in South Yarmouth is $541,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in South Yarmouth?
The median gross rent in South Yarmouth is $1,806 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is South Yarmouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in South Yarmouth?
The median age in South Yarmouth is 52.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in South Yarmouth?
The average commute to work in South Yarmouth is 24 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Yarmouth?
The unemployment rate in South Yarmouth is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Yarmouth?
34.4% of adults in South Yarmouth 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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