At a Glance
Home Value
$652,200
Zillow: $629,778
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
8.2% smoking rate
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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population501
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$145,003
Unemployment10.0%
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%
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.