Harwich, MA

Harwich, Massachusetts is a small town located in Barnstable County. This picturesque area is a popular vacation spot, with many attractions such as the Harwich Conservation Trust's nature trails, Cranberry Valley Golf Course, and Pleasant Bay Beach. The town also hosts several historic sites like the West Harwich Rodgers Memorial Library and Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum. Other activities in the area include fishing charters, horseback riding, kayaking, whale watches and more. With its phenomenal views and abundance of outdoor recreation, Harwich is an ideal getaway for any traveler! Resort town complex - Central portion of Cape Cod.

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

Zip Codes: 02645 02646
Cost of Living: 31.5% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 60 ft above sea level

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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.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Harwich is 10.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Harwich jobs have increased by 3.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Harwich's cost of living is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Harwich's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Harwich, 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

Harwich's population is 13,329 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Harwich is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.7%.

SCHOOLS

Harwich public schools spend $16,266 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Harwich. More Education

Harwich Rankings

#19	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#22	Best Green Cities
#75	2005 Best Places to Live
#84	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

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Housing Market in Harwich

It's a good time to buy in Harwich. Home Appreciation is up 12.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Harwich is .

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Reviews for Harwich 1 Reviews

A wonderful place to grow up! - 3/14/2008
I grew up in a small town on the Cape, Harwich. Life on the Cape can be describe as living in a bubble, removed from the "real world". But as a child and anyone with a... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN HARWICH, MA

02645 02646

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