Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
East Dennis is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 3,685. Residents earn $100,504 per year, which is 34% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Dennis receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Dennis stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Dennis is $100,504, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places East Dennis among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in East Dennis is $658,500, making it a premium housing market at 134% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
East Dennis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. 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 37.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,504 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,244 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,956 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,789 |
| County GDP | $19,298M |
| Restaurants | 1,098 |
| Healthcare | 792 |
| Retail | 1,381 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,218 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $658,500 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $899,900 |
| Median List Price | $899,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $758 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $721 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,218 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.2% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,272/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 792 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7354°N, 70.1574°W |
| County FIPS | 25001 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.5% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 792 |
| Restaurants | 1,098 |
| Retail Stores | 1,381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |