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West Yarmouth, MA
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West Yarmouth, MA
At a Glance
How West Yarmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Yarmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Yarmouth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Yarmouth residents earn a median household income of $63,859 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,132. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Yarmouth is $456,800 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,322. Median rent is $1,514/month, with 45.4% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
West 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
40.1% of adults in West Yarmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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.