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

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$546,600
94% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,062
Median year built: 1971

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$546,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,036,007
Redfin Median Sale
$591,000
Median Sale Price
$591,000
Median List Price
$499,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

67.5%
Owner-Occupied
32.5%
Renter-Occupied
68%
33%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent: $1,355/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$591,000
Median Days on Market
16 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$331

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
67.5%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$546,600
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$1,036,007
Redfin Median Sale$591,000
Median Sale Price$591,000
Median List Price$499,000
Price Per Sq Ft$331

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,355
FMR Studio$1,727
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,822
FMR 2-Bedroom$2,300
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,858
FMR 4-Bedroom$3,232

Market

Days on Market16
Sale-to-List Ratio1.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold1
Price Per Sq Ft$331

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied67.5%
Renter-Occupied32.5%
Homeownership Rate67.5%
Total Housing Units1,062
Median Year Built1971
Rent Burden26.6%