At a Glance
Median Income
$123,456
$92,609 per capita
Home Value
$786,900
Zillow: $1,078,207
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
369/100K
2,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
11.1% smoking rate
How Provincetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Provincetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Provincetown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Provincetown residents earn a median household income of $123,456 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,609. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Provincetown is $786,900 , 179% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,078,207. Median rent is $1,331/month, with 40.1% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Provincetown reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,082/100K.
Education
62.5% of adults in Provincetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Provincetown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,466
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density1,936/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born17.5%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$123,456
Per Capita$92,609
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B
Home Value$786,900
Rent$1,331
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$1,078,207
Housing Units4,672
Rent Burden40.1%
Crime
F
Violent369/100K
Property2,082/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Provincetown was built in 1950.
32.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
17.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.