At a Glance
Median Income
$100,504
$54,629 per capita
Home Value
$658,500
Zillow: $651,322
Median Rent
$721/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
10.6% smoking rate
How East Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Dennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Dennis a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Dennis residents earn a median household income of $100,504 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,629. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% 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 East Dennis is $658,500 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,322. Median rent is $721/month, with 33.2% 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 1979.
Education
46.5% of adults in East Dennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Dennis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,685
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,504
Per Capita$54,629
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
C+
Home Value$658,500
Rent$721
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$651,322
Housing Units2,298
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation93 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in East Dennis was built in 1979.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% 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.