At a Glance
Median Income
$108,563
$64,987 per capita
Home Value
$542,600
Zillow: $651,322
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
10.1% smoking rate
How Yarmouth Port Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yarmouth Port's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yarmouth Port a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yarmouth Port residents earn a median household income of $108,563 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,987. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Yarmouth Port is $542,600 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,322. Median rent is $1,636/month, with 26.9% 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 1979.
Education
54.7% of adults in Yarmouth Port hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yarmouth Port 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
Population5,825
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,563
Per Capita$64,987
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B+
Home Value$542,600
Rent$1,636
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$651,322
Housing Units3,503
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation50 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Yarmouth Port was built in 1979.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.