Best Places to Live in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

Resort town complex - Central portion of Cape Cod. June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Barnstable Town, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

State: Massachusetts
County: Barnstable County
Metro Area: Barnstable Town Metro Area
City: Barnstable Town

Zip Codes: 02601, 02632, 02648, 02635, 02655, 02668, 02630, 02672, 02637, 02647, 10 total
Cost of Living: 21.5% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 60 ft above sea level

Barnstable Town, MA Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
Pleasant summers
Educated population
Nearby coastline

Cons
Low ethnic diversity
Tourist impact
Cost of living and housing

What Bert Has To Say About Barnstable Town Metro Area

Barnstable is the commercial center and gateway to Cape Cod. The towns along Cape Cod are typical New England coastal towns with attractive commercial and residential areas and seaside wharves. The considerable fishing industry and tourist market support a large assortment of restaurants and local entertainment. Surrounding Cape Cod is an outdoor recreation and entertainment paradise. Educational attainment at all levels is among the highest in the state.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Barnstable Town is 9.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Barnstable Town jobs have increased by 3.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Barnstable Town's cost of living is 21.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Barnstable Town's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Barnstable Town, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Barnstable county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 61.2% to 36.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Barnstable Town's population is 44,535 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Barnstable Town is Real Estate: $521,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.8%.

SCHOOLS

Barnstable Town public schools spend $16,266 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Barnstable Town. More Education

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Housing Market in Barnstable Town

It's a good time to buy in Barnstable Town. Home Appreciation is up 26.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Barnstable Town is $521,900.

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Reviews for Barnstable Town 1 Reviews

Quaint and beautiful - 3/31/2020
I spent summers in Hyannis Port, and love it. Quiet, pretty, and quaint area. The only downside is the number of tourists that come in the... Read More

Jill | Redwood City, CA | Reply | 2 Replies

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ZIP CODES IN BARNSTABLE TOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

02601, 02632, 02648, 02635, 02655, 02668, 02630, 02672, 02637, 02647, 10 total

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