How much do homeowners pay a month in Barnstable Town, MA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Barnstable Town, MA pay a median of $2,458 (±$89) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $888 (±$51).
61.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Barnstable Town, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,997 in 2015–2019 to $2,458 in 2020–2024 (+23.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,458 (±$89)
- Without a mortgage
- $888 (±$51)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 61.7%
Monthly owner costs in Barnstable Town
| Barnstable Town | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,458 (±$89) | $2,432 (±$34) | $2,726 (±$10) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $888 (±$51) | $929 (±$21) | $1,043 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 61.7% (±3.0 points) | 58.2% (±1.2 points) | 66.4% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,975 (±$152) | $4,239 (±$69) | $5,992 (±$18) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Barnstable Town, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Barnstable County ($2,432).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts ($2,726).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Barnstable County, Barnstable Town ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 198 of 350.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Barnstable Town have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,997 (±$52) | $2,458 (±$89) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,117 (±$118) | $3,975 (±$152) | +27.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $380,400 (±$6,211) | $602,500 (±$14,266) | +58.4% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Barnstable Town
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | — | $2,458 (±$89) | — |
| West Yarmouth | 5.6 mi | $2,325 (±$534) | Not measurably different |
| East Sandwich | 6.3 mi | $3,185 (±$333) | Higher |
| Yarmouth | 6.8 mi | $2,230 (±$94) | Lower |
| Sandwich | 7.5 mi | $2,615 (±$169) | Not measurably different |
| Mashpee | 7.6 mi | $2,345 (±$134) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth Port | 7.7 mi | $2,490 (±$190) | Not measurably different |
| South Yarmouth | 8.1 mi | $2,077 (±$124) | Lower |
| Forestdale | 8.1 mi | $2,336 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Yarmouth, MA ($2,230), South Yarmouth, MA ($2,077).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Sandwich, MA ($3,185).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans | $3,038 (±$292) |
| 2 | Chatham | $2,901 (±$194) |
| 3 | Wellfleet | $2,793 (±$252) |
| 4 | Provincetown | $2,686 (±$355) |
| 5 | Sandwich | $2,615 (±$169) |
| 6 | Truro | $2,564 (±$621) |
| 7 | Barnstable Town | $2,458 (±$89) |
| 8 (tie) | Bourne | $2,440 (±$94) |
| 8 (tie) | Brewster | $2,440 (±$174) |
| 10 | Falmouth | $2,424 (±$97) |
| 11 | Harwich | $2,364 (±$208) |
| 12 | Eastham | $2,355 (±$237) |
| 13 | Mashpee | $2,345 (±$134) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Barnstable Town
What is the average mortgage payment in Barnstable Town?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Barnstable Town, MA is $2,458 (±$89) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Barnstable Town?
Owners without a mortgage in Barnstable Town pay a median of $888 (±$51) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Barnstable Town gone up?
In Barnstable Town, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,997 in 2015–2019 to $2,458 in 2020–2024 (+23.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Barnstable Town city, Massachusetts (place:03690, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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