Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Bourne is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 1,765. Residents earn $125,366 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bourne receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bourne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bourne is $125,366, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Bourne among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Bourne is $521,100, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Bourne is below the national average at 313 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,562 per 100,000, near the national average.
Bourne is a highly educated community — 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bourne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches, including 37.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,366 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $91,982 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,225 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,845 |
| County GDP | $36,917M |
| Restaurants | 1,172 |
| Healthcare | 1,378 |
| Retail | 1,806 |
| Manufacturing | 435 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,386 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $521,100 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $641,084 |
| Median List Price | $662,450 |
| Median List Price | $662,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $429 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.4% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,386 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,525/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,378 |
| Total Violent | 313.4/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.1/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.4/100K |
| Robbery | 25.3/100K |
| Assault | 242.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,562.1/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 520.7/100K |
| Theft | 945.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 96.1/100K |
| Arson | 5.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.1 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7320°N, 70.6158°W |
| County FIPS | 25023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.7% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 31 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,378 |
| Restaurants | 1,172 |
| Retail Stores | 1,806 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |