Provincetown, MA is located on Cape Cod and is known for its sandy beaches, art galleries, and vibrant nightlife. According to BestPlaces, it ranks highly in terms of population diversity, housing affordability, education, health & safety, outdoor activities, and overall quality of life. Provincetown has a high percentage of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). In terms of housing affordability, the median home price is $615K with a median rent of $2.1K. Education is provided by the Provincetown Schools district which includes an elementary school and 7/8 middle school. The town also offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as biking trails and whale watching tours. Lastly, Provincetown boasts an excellent score on the BestPlaces Quality of Life Index where factors such as crime rate are taken into account. With all these factors considered together Provincetown offers a unique combination of qualities that make it a great place to live.
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