Best Places to Live in Barnstable Town Metro Area, Massachusetts

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

Pros

-Pleasant summers
-Educated population
-Nearby coastline

Cons

-Low ethnic diversity
-Tourist impact
-Cost of living and housing

Local Listings in Barnstable Town

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$574,999

30 Commerce Rd
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 2182 SqFt

$549,900

379 Midpine Rd
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 2820 SqFt

$289,000

62 Hamden Cir
Bed 2 | Bath 1 | 864 SqFt

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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Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
County: Barnstable
Metro Area: Barnstable Town Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat liberal

City: Barnstable Town, Falmouth, 45 total
Zip Codes: 02536, 02601, 02649, 02532, 02632, 02631, 02645, 02563, 02664, 02673, 50 total
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 60 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Barnstable Town Metro Area is 4.2% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Barnstable Town Metro Area jobs have increased by 3.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Barnstable Town Metro Area's cost of living is 28.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Barnstable Town Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

The Barnstable Town metro area voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Barnstable Town Metro Area's population is 213,900 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 1.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Barnstable Town Metro Area is $429,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.5%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Barnstable Town Metro Area public schools spend $17,707 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.6 students per teacher in Barnstable Town Metro Area. 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 5.5% in the last 12 months. Browse Barnstable Town Real Estate

The median home price in Barnstable Town is $429,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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ZIP CODES IN BARNSTABLE TOWN METRO AREA, MASSACHUSETTS

02536, 02601, 02649, 02532, 02632, 02631, 02645, 02563, 02664, 02673, 50 total

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