North Eastham, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,958 Population 569/sq mi density
$80,375 Median Income $51,567 per capita
$641,200 Home Value $1,041,528 Zillow
$1,653 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,375 median income, 10.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$641,200 home value, $1,653/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher

North Eastham, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,375
7% above
$51,567 per capita
Home Value
$641,200
127% above
Zillow: $1,041,528
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
42% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
64% above
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
14% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How North Eastham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
227%
Rent
142%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
164%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Eastham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Eastham residents earn a median household income of $80,375 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,567. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 North Eastham is $641,200 , 127% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,041,528. Median rent is $1,653/month, with 51.0% 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 1970.

Education

55.2% of adults in North Eastham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Eastham 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

Population1,958
Median Age64.7 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,375
Per Capita$51,567
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

C
Home Value$641,200
Rent$1,653
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$1,041,528
Housing Units2,696
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,272/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+28.4%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in North Eastham was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% 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.