At a Glance
Median Income
$125,366
$91,982 per capita
Home Value
$521,100
Zillow: $641,084
Violent Crime
274/100K
1,079/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Bourne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bourne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bourne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bourne residents earn a median household income of $125,366 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,982. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bourne is $521,100 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Bourne reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,079/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.7% of adults in Bourne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bourne has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,765
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,366
Per Capita$91,982
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A
Home Value$521,100
Rent
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$641,084
Housing Units1,117
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property1,079/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault198/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Bourne was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.