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Barnstable Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
49,232
Population
821/sq mi density
$97,348
Median Income
$54,596 per capita
$559,200
Home Value
$820,939 Zillow
$1,751
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
404
Violent Crime/100K
965 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,348 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$559,200 home value, $1,751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$559,200
98% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
51% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.9%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
27,040
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$559,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$820,939
Median Sale Price
$632,500
Median List Price
$790,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.9%
Owner-Occupied
25.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,751/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
30 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
28
Price Drops
18.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$411
Active Inventory
91
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
74.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $559,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $820,939 |
| Median Sale Price | $632,500 |
| Median List Price | $790,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $411 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,751 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.7% |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Active Inventory | 91 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $411 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 27,040 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 36.1% |