At a Glance
Median Income
$64,813
$62,095 per capita
Home Value
$654,900
Zillow: $1,088,406
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.1% smoking rate
How Harwich Port Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harwich Port's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harwich Port a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harwich Port residents earn a median household income of $64,813 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,095. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Port is $654,900 , 132% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,088,406. Median rent is $1,174/month, with 33.7% 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 1962.
Education
67.1% of adults in Harwich Port hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harwich Port 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
Population2,011
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,813
Per Capita$62,095
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
F
Home Value$654,900
Rent$1,174
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$1,088,406
Housing Units2,351
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Harwich Port was built in 1962.
22.3% 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.
18.9% 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.