What are the schools like in Dennis Port, MA?

School district data for Dennis Port is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dennis Port?

The median household income in Dennis Port, MA is $54,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.6%.

What is the weather like in Dennis Port, MA?

Dennis Port has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

Dennis Port, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dennis Port, MA affordable or expensive?

Dennis Port's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dennis Port is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $425,200 and the median rent is $1,390 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dennis Port, MA?

Dennis Port has a violent crime rate of 127.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 406.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dennis Port, MA a Good Place to Live?

Dennis Port is a small town of 3,300 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $54,071 and a 11.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Dennis Port's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dennis Port is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dennis Port 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

Dennis Port's overall cost of living index is 105.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dennis Port costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dennis Port, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$425,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,390	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dennis Port's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.7 /100k

Property Crime

406.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dennis Port, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dennis Port sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dennis Port, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dennis Port, MA	National Avg
Population	3,300	—
Median Age	57.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	10.4%	22.2%
65 and over	29.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Dennis, MA 1 mi Northwest Harwich, MA 2 mi South Dennis, MA 3 mi South Yarmouth, MA 3 mi Harwich Port, MA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Dennis Port

Dennis Port, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02639

Dennis Port vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis Port, MA affordable or expensive?

Dennis Port's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dennis Port roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $425,200 and median rent is $1,390/month.

What is the crime rate in Dennis Port, MA?

Dennis Port's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 406.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dennis Port?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dennis Port, MA a good place to live?

Dennis Port, MA has a population of 3,300, a median household income of $54,071, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dennis Port?

Dennis Port averages 37.9°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dennis Port?

Dennis Port, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02639.

What is the population of Dennis Port?

The population of Dennis Port, Massachusetts is 3,300 with a median age of 57.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dennis Port?

Key numbers for living in Dennis Port: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $425,200, median household income $54,071, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dennis Port side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.