Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Provincetown is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 3,466. Residents earn $123,456 per year, which is 64% above the national average.
Based on current data, Provincetown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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 elevated crime rates, high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Provincetown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Provincetown is $123,456, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Provincetown among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Provincetown is $786,900, making it a premium housing market at 179% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,331 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,087 per 100,000, 58% above the national average.
Provincetown is a highly educated community — 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Provincetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches, including 37.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $123,456 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $92,609 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 37.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 32.0% |
| Census Median | $786,900 |
| 179% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,052,785 |
| Median List Price | $1,050,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,050,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,209 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,331 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.1% |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Total Violent | 805.4/100K |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 67.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 738.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,087.3/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 637.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,349.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 100.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.8 inches |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0565°N, 70.1785°W |
| County FIPS | 25009 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.5% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,936/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 37.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 32.0% |