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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.

Barnstable Town, MA Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

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 Barnstable Town Metro Area is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). 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

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VOTING

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

POPULATION

Barnstable Town Metro Area's population is 213,164 people. Since 2020, 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 Real Estate: $560,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.5%.

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 26.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Barnstable Town is $560,000.

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MAPS OF BARNSTABLE TOWN METRO AREA, MASSACHUSETTS

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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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