West Yarmouth, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,323 Population 945/sq mi density
$63,859 Median Income $48,132 per capita
$456,800 Home Value $651,322 Zillow
$1,514 Median Rent 45.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,859 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$456,800 home value, $1,514/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Yarmouth, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,859
15% below
$48,132 per capita
Home Value
$456,800
62% above
Zillow: $651,322
Median Rent
$1,514/mo
30% above
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
162%
Rent
130%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Yarmouth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.9% (64% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population6,323
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born21.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,859
Per Capita$48,132
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244

Housing

C+
Home Value$456,800
Rent$1,514
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$651,322
Housing Units5,056
Rent Burden45.4%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,272/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33

Did You Know?

The median home in West Yarmouth was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
21.5% 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.