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Harwich Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
Harwich Center, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is Harwich Center a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Harwich Center reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,178/100K.
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.