Housing by town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable County, Massachusetts has 46 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,678 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,311 in 2015–2019 (+28.0%; Up after inflation).
Harwich has the highest median gross rent ($2,017) and Provincetown the lowest ($1,261).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,678 (±$60)
- Households that rent
- 18.9%
- Median household income
- $95,241
- Places
- 46
Cities, towns and townships in Barnstable County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $1,917 | 24.3% | $91,982 | $602,500 | $3,975 |
| Bourne | $1,379 | 24.2% | $91,058 | $575,600 | $4,485 |
| Brewster | $1,589 | 15.0% | $103,317 | $707,700 | $4,397 |
| Chatham | $1,485 | 14.6% | $85,167 | $942,800 | $4,094 |
| Dennis | $1,420 | 21.1% | $88,154 | $627,100 | $2,877 |
| Eastham | $1,747 | 12.1% | $72,992 | $732,200 | $4,973 |
| Falmouth | $1,451 | 18.4% | $93,043 | $629,900 | $3,750 |
| Harwich | $2,017 | 15.2% | $96,966 | $658,600 | $4,189 |
| Mashpee | $1,776 | 18.1% | $95,299 | $562,200 | $3,762 |
| Orleans | $1,502 | 19.1% | $102,335 | $957,000 | $5,486 |
| Provincetown | $1,261 | 23.7% | $136,904 | $902,200 | $4,927 |
| Sandwich | $1,751 | 10.8% | $122,486 | $601,400 | $6,483 |
| Truro | — | 15.8% | $118,984 | $888,200 | $3,997 |
| Wellfleet | $1,563 | 14.5% | $117,938 | $855,300 | $4,862 |
| Yarmouth | $1,721 | 17.7% | $86,039 | $551,800 | $3,975 |
Unincorporated communities in Barnstable County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne (community) | — | 18.8% | $97,847 | $735,500 | $3,835 |
| Brewster (community) | $1,276 | 19.6% | $113,214 | $858,100 | $4,892 |
| Buzzards Bay | $1,484 | 24.3% | $94,388 | $454,500 | $3,405 |
| Chatham (community) | $1,311 | 27.1% | $83,750 | $1,866,800 | $8,029 |
| Dennis (community) | $1,199 | 14.2% | $109,882 | $944,500 | $3,894 |
| Dennis Port | $1,556 | 31.3% | $70,094 | $523,900 | $2,191 |
| East Dennis | $719 | 13.4% | $103,654 | $694,000 | $3,443 |
| East Falmouth | $2,116 | 12.4% | $81,464 | $593,000 | $3,544 |
| East Harwich | $2,329 | 8.5% | $111,508 | $638,900 | $3,951 |
| East Sandwich | $1,637 | 10.0% | $115,000 | $689,000 | $7,164 |
| Falmouth (community) | $1,173 | 45.6% | $68,227 | $837,900 | $5,327 |
| Forestdale | $2,176 | 11.1% | $108,158 | $490,200 | $5,624 |
| Harwich Center | $1,340 | 32.3% | $85,057 | $636,800 | $3,576 |
| Harwich Port | — | 24.4% | $70,761 | $815,500 | $5,827 |
| Monument Beach | $1,704 | 23.6% | $77,167 | $559,900 | $4,440 |
| North Eastham | $1,688 | 9.0% | $77,442 | $689,300 | $4,789 |
| North Falmouth | $2,339 | 14.2% | $121,509 | $715,300 | $4,702 |
| Northwest Harwich | $2,486 | 10.5% | $107,730 | $665,100 | $4,414 |
| Orleans (community) | $1,040 | 33.0% | $78,359 | $582,000 | $3,427 |
| Pocasset | $687 | 25.4% | $84,583 | $709,900 | $4,807 |
| Provincetown (community) | $1,284 | 24.3% | $158,125 | $959,000 | $5,140 |
| Sagamore | $2,123 | 16.0% | $108,315 | $575,700 | $4,796 |
| Sandwich (community) | $1,789 | 22.9% | $117,321 | $584,300 | $6,393 |
| South Dennis | $2,003 | 17.3% | $88,411 | $495,700 | $2,439 |
| South Yarmouth | $1,806 | 19.8% | $82,188 | $541,700 | $3,766 |
| Teaticket | — | 5.9% | $84,837 | $535,800 | $3,489 |
| West Chatham | $1,772 | 16.2% | — | $739,600 | $2,980 |
| West Dennis | $1,593 | 24.6% | $95,758 | $644,800 | $3,471 |
| West Falmouth | $1,745 | 13.5% | $77,292 | $823,200 | $5,459 |
| West Yarmouth | $1,470 | 23.5% | $65,841 | $494,600 | $3,527 |
| Yarmouth Port | $1,917 | 8.4% | $110,304 | $604,900 | $4,595 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,650 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 2 people | $33,900 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 3 people | $38,150 | $63,550 | $101,700 |
| 4 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $112,950 |
| 5 people | $45,750 | $76,250 | $122,000 |
| 6 people | $49,150 | $81,900 | $131,050 |
| 7 people | $52,550 | $87,550 | $140,100 |
| 8 people | $55,950 | $93,200 | $149,100 |
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Crime reported to police in Barnstable County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 611 | 260 | 1,737 | 739 | 235,123 | 15 of 15 |
| 2024 | 624 | 263 | 1,705 | 718 | 237,410 | 15 of 15 |
| 2025 | 577 | 248 | 1,539 | 660 | 233,113 | 15 of 15 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Barnstable County recorded 577 violent and 1,539 property crimes, 248 and 660 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Barnstable County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Police Department | 49,944 | 200 | 397 |
| Falmouth Police Department | 33,315 | 65 | 199 |
| Yarmouth Police Department | 25,197 | 73 | 169 |
| Bourne Police Department | 20,692 | 54 | 176 |
| Sandwich Police Department | 20,517 | 30 | 54 |
| Mashpee Police Department | 15,547 | 27 | 87 |
| Dennis Police Department | 14,870 | 53 | 113 |
| Harwich Police Department | 13,632 | 11 | 69 |
| Brewster Police Department | 10,453 | 8 | 43 |
| Chatham Police Department | 6,723 | 3 | 35 |
| Orleans Police Department | 6,514 | 13 | 40 |
| Eastham Police Department | 5,829 | 17 | 41 |
| Provincetown Police Department | 3,737 | 9 | 77 |
| Wellfleet Police Department | 3,655 | 7 | 14 |
| Truro Police Department | 2,488 | 7 | 25 |
ZIP codes in Barnstable County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02536 | 21,328 | $1,626 | $558,600 | $100,497 | 11.3% |
| 02601 | 16,071 | $1,767 | $440,100 | $61,143 | 47.8% |
| 02649 | 15,384 | $1,776 | $562,200 | $95,299 | 18.1% |
| 02532 | 13,267 | $1,512 | $497,600 | $87,773 | 21.7% |
| 02632 | 11,685 | $2,370 | $616,700 | $121,317 | 18.6% |
| 02645 | 11,288 | $1,804 | $648,200 | $104,401 | 15.6% |
| 02563 | 10,436 | $1,745 | $617,800 | $121,455 | 11.1% |
| 02631 | 10,061 | $1,589 | $700,500 | $102,132 | 15.5% |
| 02664 | 9,949 | $1,832 | $551,400 | $82,125 | 22.2% |
| 02673 | 8,594 | $1,463 | $502,200 | $73,854 | 19.8% |
| 02540 | 8,104 | $1,390 | $844,500 | $77,295 | 34.9% |
| 02648 | 7,968 | $2,184 | $593,600 | $129,681 | 2.5% |
| 02675 | 7,297 | $1,954 | $607,900 | $110,450 | 8.3% |
| 02653 | 6,443 | $1,502 | $960,600 | $102,813 | 19.0% |
| 02537 | 6,383 | $1,363 | $639,500 | $136,506 | 9.8% |
| 02660 | 6,381 | $1,365 | $559,600 | $93,386 | 21.7% |
| 02642 | 5,811 | $1,747 | $732,200 | $72,992 | 12.1% |
| 02633 | 4,512 | $1,471 | $946,100 | $85,483 | 15.9% |
| 02655 | 4,024 | $1,869 | $806,300 | $118,750 | 7.2% |
| 02667 | 3,961 | $1,563 | $855,500 | $121,110 | 16.3% |
| 02639 | 3,808 | $1,496 | $514,200 | $72,567 | 29.8% |
| 02657 | 3,703 | $1,261 | $902,200 | $136,904 | 23.7% |
| 02644 | 3,700 | $2,176 | $485,700 | $108,158 | 11.4% |
| 02635 | 3,577 | $2,282 | $683,600 | $110,197 | 11.7% |
| 02562 | 3,402 | $1,923 | $591,000 | $120,000 | 11.4% |
| 02638 | 3,253 | $1,208 | $827,900 | $108,726 | 12.9% |
| 02556 | 2,868 | $2,339 | $717,800 | $121,810 | 14.1% |
| 02668 | 2,820 | — | $709,300 | $111,731 | 18.8% |
| 02559 | 2,802 | $687 | $625,400 | $90,855 | 20.2% |
| 02630 | 2,371 | — | $721,500 | $116,895 | 3.8% |
| 02646 | 1,846 | $2,282 | $896,000 | $81,172 | 17.2% |
| 02534 | 1,369 | — | $685,600 | $137,066 | 17.7% |
| 02659 | 1,137 | $1,577 | $777,000 | $109,453 | 14.1% |
| 02670 | 1,087 | $1,594 | $714,100 | $87,019 | 17.1% |
| 02650 | 1,032 | — | $1,135,100 | $66,548 | 9.3% |
| 02542 | 882 | $2,094 | — | $62,083 | 100.0% |
| 02666 | 863 | — | $867,300 | $121,750 | 8.1% |
| 02652 | 845 | — | $893,200 | — | 21.8% |
| 02671 | 818 | — | $635,100 | $104,583 | 0.0% |
| 02561 | 670 | — | $481,900 | — | 41.4% |
| 02663 | 443 | — | $853,200 | $83,587 | 0.0% |
| 02641 | 316 | — | $913,800 | — | 0.0% |
| 02637 | 227 | — | $996,700 | — | 0.0% |
| 02647 | 209 | — | — | — | 20.9% |
| 02553 | 30 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Barnstable County
What is the crime rate in Barnstable County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Barnstable County recorded 248 violent and 660 property crimes per 100,000 residents (577 violent and 1,539 property crimes in all).
Which place in Barnstable County has the highest rent?
Harwich has the highest median gross rent, $2,017 (±$738) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Barnstable County has the lowest rent?
Provincetown has the lowest median gross rent, $1,261 (±$415) a month.
What is the median rent in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
The median gross rent in Barnstable County is $1,678 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Barnstable Town, MA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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