Harwich Center, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,620 Population 720/sq mi density
$76,944 Median Income $50,780 per capita
$546,600 Home Value $1,036,007 Zillow
$1,355 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,944 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$546,600 home value, $1,355/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Harwich Center, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,944
2% above
$50,780 per capita
Home Value
$546,600
94% above
Zillow: $1,036,007
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
17% above
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
30% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Harwich Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
194%
Rent
117%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harwich Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harwich Center residents earn a median household income of $76,944 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,780. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Harwich Center is $546,600 , 94% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,036,007. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 26.6% 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 1971.

Education

43.8% of adults in Harwich Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harwich Center 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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,620
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,944
Per Capita$50,780
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

C+
Home Value$546,600
Rent$1,355
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$1,036,007
Housing Units1,062
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,272/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation46 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+32.3%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Harwich Center was built in 1971.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% 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.