What are the schools like in Harwich Port, MA?

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

What is the median household income in Harwich Port?

The median household income in Harwich Port, MA is $58,854 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Harwich Port, MA?

Harwich 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 24.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Harwich Port, MA affordable or expensive?

Harwich Port's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harwich Port is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $607,900 and the median rent is $1,087 per month.

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

Harwich 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 Harwich Port, MA a Good Place to Live?

Harwich Port is a small town of 2,252 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $58,854 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Harwich Port stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Harwich Port is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harwich 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

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

Metric	Harwich Port, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$607,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,087	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,854	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harwich 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	Harwich 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	62.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harwich Port sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harwich Port, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Harwich Port, MA	National Avg
Population	2,252	—
Median Age	63.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	7.6%	22.2%
65 and over	44.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harwich Center, MA 1 mi Northwest Harwich, MA 2 mi East Harwich, MA 3 mi Dennis Port, MA 4 mi West Chatham, MA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Harwich Port

Harwich Port, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02646

Harwich Port vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harwich Port, MA affordable or expensive?

Harwich Port's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Harwich Port roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $607,900 and median rent is $1,087/month.

What is the crime rate in Harwich Port, MA?

Harwich 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 Harwich Port?

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

Is Harwich Port, MA a good place to live?

Harwich Port, MA has a population of 2,252, a median household income of $58,854, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Harwich Port?

Harwich Port averages 37.9°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Harwich Port?

Harwich Port, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02646.

What is the population of Harwich Port?

The population of Harwich Port, Massachusetts is 2,252 with a median age of 63.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Harwich Port: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $607,900, median household income $58,854, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harwich Port side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.