Living in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Yarmouth · Census data 2020–2024
West Yarmouth has 6,194 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $65,841 (37% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $494,600, the median rent is $1,470/month.
West Yarmouth at a glance
- Population
- 6,194
- Median age
- 52.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $65,841State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $494,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,470/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Yarmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Yarmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Yarmouth the median home value is $494,600, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,470 per month, which is 45.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,325 a month in housing costs.
West Yarmouth median household income
The median household income in West Yarmouth is $65,841 and the income per person is $52,853. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Yarmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,066
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 39.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.97
39.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Yarmouth has many vacation and second homes.
West Yarmouth demographics
- Population
- 6,194
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 35.8%
- Households
- 3,087
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Yarmouth ›
Education in West Yarmouth
39.1% of adults 25 and older in West Yarmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Yarmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
West Yarmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yarmouth | 6,194 | $65,841 | $494,600 | $1,470 |
| Yarmouth | 25,224 | $86,039 | $551,800 | $1,721 |
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | $541,700 | $1,806 |
| West Dennis | 2,556 | $95,758 | $644,800 | $1,593 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | $604,900 | $1,917 |
| Barnstable Town | 49,568 | $91,982 | $602,500 | $1,917 |
| Dennis | 14,868 | $88,154 | $627,100 | $1,420 |
| Dennis Port | 3,691 | $70,094 | $523,900 | $1,556 |
| South Dennis | 3,135 | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,003 |
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What is the median household income in West Yarmouth, MA?
The median household income in West Yarmouth is $65,841, 37% 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 Yarmouth?
The median home value in West Yarmouth is $494,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Yarmouth?
The median gross rent in West Yarmouth is $1,470 per month, about 45.5% of household income.
Is West Yarmouth, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in West Yarmouth?
The median age in West Yarmouth is 52.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Yarmouth?
The average commute to work in West Yarmouth is 25 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Yarmouth?
The unemployment rate in West Yarmouth is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Yarmouth?
39.1% of adults in West 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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