At a Glance
Median Income
$79,638
$50,085 per capita
Home Value
$465,100
Zillow: $651,322
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Yarmouth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.5% (108% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population11,642
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1,673/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,638
Per Capita$50,085
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B
Home Value$465,100
Rent$1,665
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$651,322
Housing Units8,117
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in South Yarmouth was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
17.8% 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.