At a Glance
Median Income
$127,292
$80,139 per capita
Home Value
$835,300
Zillow: $651,322
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
641/100K
1,412/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dennis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dennis residents earn a median household income of $127,292 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,139. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Dennis is $835,300 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,322. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 20.2% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Dennis reports 641 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,412/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.3% of adults in Dennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dennis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,903
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,292
Per Capita$80,139
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
C+
Home Value$835,300
Rent$1,542
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$651,322
Housing Units2,414
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent641/100K
Property1,412/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault510/100K
Burglary328/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Dennis was built in 1974.
29.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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