At a Glance
Median Income
$84,544
$63,648 per capita
Home Value
$607,700
Zillow: $641,084
Median Rent
$671/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
11.2% smoking rate
How Pocasset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pocasset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pocasset a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pocasset residents earn a median household income of $84,544 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,648. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pocasset is $607,700 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. Median rent is $671/month, with 42.1% 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 1969.
Education
44.6% of adults in Pocasset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pocasset has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,375
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,544
Per Capita$63,648
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
C+
Home Value$607,700
Rent$671
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$641,084
Housing Units2,282
Rent Burden42.1%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation47 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+26.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Pocasset was built in 1969.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.