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Barnstable Town, MA
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Barnstable Town, MA
At a Glance
How Barnstable Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnstable Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Barnstable Town a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barnstable Town residents earn a median household income of $97,348 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,596. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnstable Town is $559,200 , 98% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $820,939. Median rent is $1,751/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Barnstable Town reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 965/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
Education
42.3% of adults in Barnstable Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnstable Town has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.