At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$30,038 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $331,086
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.4% smoking rate
How Wellfleet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellfleet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellfleet a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellfleet residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,038. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellfleet is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,086. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
36.2% of adults in Wellfleet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellfleet has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population81
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$30,038
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$104M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$331,086
Housing Units29
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,825/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation2,833 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellfleet was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.