Sign In Register

Popponesset Island, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$2,000,001 Home Value $629,778 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,393 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Popponesset Island, MA

At a Glance

Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $629,778
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
2,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
73% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
25% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Popponesset Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
709%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
173%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Popponesset Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Popponesset Island is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $629,778. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Safety & Crime

Popponesset Island reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,393/100K.

Education

58.3% of adults in Popponesset Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Popponesset Island has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population72
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$184,274
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$629,778
Housing Units77
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property2,393/100K

Health

Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,272/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in Popponesset Island was built in 2004.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.