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West Dennis, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
West Dennis, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Dennis a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Dennis 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
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.