At a Glance
Median Income
$97,348
$54,596 per capita
Home Value
$559,200
Zillow: $820,939
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnstable Town a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.3% (8% 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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population49,232
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.2%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,348
Per Capita$54,596
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B
Home Value$559,200
Rent$1,751
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$820,939
Housing Units27,040
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Barnstable Town was founded in 1637.
The median home in Barnstable Town was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
17.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.