At a Glance
Median Income
$93,958
$66,440 per capita
Home Value
$580,900
Zillow: $651,322
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
11.1% smoking rate
How West Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Dennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Dennis a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Dennis residents earn a median household income of $93,958 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,440. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 West Dennis is $580,900 , 106% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,322. Median rent is $1,620/month, with 30.2% 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 1964.
Education
44.0% of adults in West Dennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Dennis 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
Population2,586
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,958
Per Capita$66,440
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B
Home Value$580,900
Rent$1,620
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$651,322
Housing Units2,898
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in West Dennis was built in 1964.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.9% 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.