What are the schools like in Northwest Harwich, MA?

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

What is the median household income in Northwest Harwich?

The median household income in Northwest Harwich, MA is $81,268 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.8%.

What is the weather like in Northwest Harwich, MA?

Northwest Harwich 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.

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

Q: Is Northwest Harwich, MA affordable or expensive?

Northwest Harwich's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northwest Harwich is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $555,400 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

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

Northwest Harwich 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 Northwest Harwich, MA a Good Place to Live?

Northwest Harwich is a small town of 4,076 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $81,268 and a 12.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

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

All Northwest Harwich 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

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

Metric	Northwest Harwich, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$555,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,268	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Northwest Harwich'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	Northwest Harwich, 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	41.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Northwest Harwich, MA	National Avg
Population	4,076	—
Median Age	56.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	31.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Northwest Harwich

Northwest Harwich, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02671

Northwest Harwich vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwest Harwich, MA affordable or expensive?

Northwest Harwich's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Northwest Harwich roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $555,400 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Northwest Harwich, MA?

Northwest Harwich'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 Northwest Harwich?

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

Is Northwest Harwich, MA a good place to live?

Northwest Harwich, MA has a population of 4,076, a median household income of $81,268, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%. 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 Northwest Harwich?

Northwest Harwich 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 Northwest Harwich?

Northwest Harwich, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02671.

What is the population of Northwest Harwich?

The population of Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts is 4,076 with a median age of 56.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Northwest Harwich: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $555,400, median household income $81,268, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northwest Harwich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.