At a Glance
Home Value
$652,200
Zillow: $629,778
Violent Crime
356/100K
2,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Popponesset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Popponesset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Popponesset 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 is $652,200 , 131% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Popponesset 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
75.4% of adults in Popponesset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Popponesset 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
Population501
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$145,003
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
Home Value$652,200
Rent
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$629,778
Housing Units292
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)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+39.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Popponesset was built in 1965.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% 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.
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