Living in Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellfleet · Census data 2020–2024
Wellfleet has 4,404 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $117,938 (13% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $855,300, the median rent is $1,563/month.
Wellfleet at a glance
- Population
- 4,404
- Median age
- 58.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $117,938State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $855,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,563/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Wellfleet a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wellfleet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellfleet the median home value is $855,300, 157% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,563 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,793 a month in housing costs.
Wellfleet median household income
The median household income in Wellfleet is $117,938 and the income per person is $74,315. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Wellfleet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,643
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 55.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.12
55.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wellfleet has many vacation and second homes.
Wellfleet demographics
- Population
- 4,404
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 2,069
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellfleet ›
Education in Wellfleet
64.6% of adults 25 and older in Wellfleet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 38.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellfleet
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Wellfleet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Truro | 1,708 | $118,984 | $888,200 | — |
| Orleans | 6,415 | $102,335 | $957,000 | $1,502 |
| Brewster | 10,420 | $103,317 | $707,700 | $1,589 |
| Provincetown | 3,703 | $136,904 | $902,200 | $1,261 |
| East Dennis | 3,062 | $103,654 | $694,000 | $719 |
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | $638,900 | $2,329 |
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What is the median household income in Wellfleet, MA?
The median household income in Wellfleet is $117,938, 13% 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 Wellfleet?
The median home value in Wellfleet is $855,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Wellfleet?
The median gross rent in Wellfleet is $1,563 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is Wellfleet, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Wellfleet?
The median age in Wellfleet is 58.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Wellfleet?
The average commute to work in Wellfleet is 35 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellfleet?
The unemployment rate in Wellfleet is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellfleet?
64.6% of adults in Wellfleet 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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