Mattapoisett Center is a small town of 2,645 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $95,986
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is
12% above the national average.
Strengths:
Mattapoisett Center stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Mattapoisett Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mattapoisett Center 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: 111.6
Mattapoisett Center's overall cost of living index is 111.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mattapoisett Center costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.
Metric
Mattapoisett Center, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$601,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,411
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$95,986
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mattapoisett Center's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.3 /100k
Property Crime
492.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mattapoisett Center is served primarily by Mattapoisett.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mattapoisett Center, MA
National Avg
School District
Mattapoisett
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
55.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mattapoisett Center sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Mattapoisett Center's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Mattapoisett Center roughly 12% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $601,800 and median rent is $1,411/month.
Mattapoisett Center's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mattapoisett Center are operated by Mattapoisett.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 55.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mattapoisett Center, MA has a population of 2,645, a median household income of $95,986, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mattapoisett Center averages 38.1°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches
with about 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mattapoisett Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02739.
The population of Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts is 2,645 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mattapoisett Center: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $601,800, median household income $95,986, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mattapoisett Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
