Living in West Dennis, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Dennis · Census data 2020–2024
West Dennis has 2,556 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $95,758 (8% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $644,800, the median rent is $1,593/month.
West Dennis at a glance
- Population
- 2,556
- Median age
- 60.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $95,758State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $644,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,593/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Dennis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Dennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Dennis the median home value is $644,800, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,593 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,238 a month in housing costs.
West Dennis median household income
The median household income in West Dennis is $95,758 and the income per person is $64,082. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Dennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,895
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 57.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.06
57.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Dennis has many vacation and second homes.
West Dennis demographics
- Population
- 2,556
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 2.5%
- 65 and older
- 42.7%
- Households
- 1,240
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Dennis ›
Education in West Dennis
43.4% of adults 25 and older in West Dennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Dennis
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
West Dennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | $541,700 | $1,806 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| Yarmouth | 25,224 | $86,039 | $551,800 | $1,721 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | $665,100 | $2,486 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| West Yarmouth | 6,194 | $65,841 | $494,600 | $1,470 |
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What is the median household income in West Dennis, MA?
The median household income in West Dennis is $95,758, 8% 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 West Dennis?
The median home value in West Dennis is $644,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Dennis?
The median gross rent in West Dennis is $1,593 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is West Dennis, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Dennis?
The median age in West Dennis is 60.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Dennis?
The average commute to work in West Dennis is 17 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Dennis?
The unemployment rate in West Dennis is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Dennis?
43.4% of adults in West 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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