Dennis Port, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,439 Population 1,131/sq mi density
$61,974 Median Income $44,522 per capita
$450,500 Home Value $1,036,007 Zillow
$1,524 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,974 median income, 7.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$450,500 home value, $1,524/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dennis Port, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,974
18% below
$44,522 per capita
Home Value
$450,500
60% above
Zillow: $1,036,007
Median Rent
$1,524/mo
31% above
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
13% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Dennis Port Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dennis Port's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
160%
Rent
131%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dennis Port a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dennis Port residents earn a median household income of $61,974 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,522. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% 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 Port is $450,500 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,036,007. Median rent is $1,524/month, with 30.5% 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 1962.

Education

38.0% of adults in Dennis Port hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dennis Port has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,439
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,974
Per Capita$44,522
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

C+
Home Value$450,500
Rent$1,524
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$1,036,007
Housing Units5,144
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,272/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Dennis Port was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.