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Buzzards Bay, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County
Buzzards Bay, MA
At a Glance
How Buzzards Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buzzards Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Buzzards Bay a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Buzzards Bay residents earn a median household income of $95,847 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,394. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Buzzards Bay is $453,500 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. Median rent is $1,465/month, with 21.8% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Buzzards Bay reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,562/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Buzzards Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buzzards Bay 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.