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Barnstable Town is a small city of 48,922 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $94,387
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is
6% above the national average.
Strengths:
Barnstable Town stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Barnstable Town is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Barnstable Town city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 105.8
Barnstable Town's overall cost of living index is 105.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Barnstable Town costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.
Metric
Barnstable Town, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$498,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,711
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,387
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Barnstable Town's violent crime rate is 410.4 per 100,000 residents
— 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
410.4 /100k
Property Crime
785.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Barnstable Town is served primarily by Barnstable.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Barnstable Town, MA
National Avg
School District
Barnstable
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Barnstable Town sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 78.1°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.5 inches of snow per year.
Barnstable Town's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Barnstable Town roughly 6% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $498,700 and median rent is $1,711/month.
Barnstable Town's violent crime rate is 410.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 785.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Barnstable Town are operated by Barnstable.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Barnstable Town, MA has a population of 48,922, a median household income of $94,387, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Barnstable Town averages 38.8°F in January and 78.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
with about 21.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Barnstable Town, MA is covered by 10 ZIP codes: 02668, 02648, 02601, 02632, 02655, 02635, 02630, 02637, 02672, 02647.
The population of Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 48,922 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Barnstable Town: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $498,700, median household income $94,387, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnstable Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
