Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Northwest Harwich is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 4,205. Residents earn $89,063 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northwest Harwich receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Northwest Harwich offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northwest Harwich is $89,063, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Northwest Harwich is $596,800, making it a premium housing market at 112% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Northwest Harwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,063 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,244 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,956 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,789 |
| County GDP | $19,298M |
| Restaurants | 1,098 |
| Healthcare | 792 |
| Retail | 1,381 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,218 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
| Census Median | $596,800 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $649,000 |
| Median List Price | $649,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $502 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,218 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,272/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 792 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6936°N, 70.1053°W |
| County FIPS | 25001 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 527/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 792 |
| Restaurants | 1,098 |
| Retail Stores | 1,381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |