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South Yarmouth, MA
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South Yarmouth, MA
At a Glance
How South Yarmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Yarmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Yarmouth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Yarmouth residents earn a median household income of $79,638 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,085. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Yarmouth is $465,100 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,322. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 39.0% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
South Yarmouth reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,565/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in South Yarmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Yarmouth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.