East Harwich, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
East Harwich, MA
At a Glance
How East Harwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Harwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Harwich a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Harwich residents earn a median household income of $108,157 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,028. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 East Harwich is $585,400 , 108% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,036,007. Median rent is $2,213/month, with 23.1% 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
40.9% of adults in East Harwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Harwich has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.