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Cost of living in Barnstable Town summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Barnstable Town. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Barnstable Town is 141 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Barnstable Town is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Barnstable Town is $703,888.
The median income in Barnstable Town is $91,982.
Barnstable Town's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Barnstable Town Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Barnstable Town | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 203 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Barnstable Town, MA Weather
The average high in Barnstable Town is 57.9° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.2 inches of precipitation each year with 19.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Barnstable Town |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Barnstable Town Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Barnstable Town
The current population in Barnstable Town is 49,568. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49,568 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 49,232 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 48,922 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 48,556 | 9.1% |
| 2020 | 44,497 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 44,406 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 44,314 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 44,325 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 44,498 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 44,591 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 44,750 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 44,944 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 45,170 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 45,486 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 45,775 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Barnstable Town
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Barnstable Town is:
75.8% White with 37,595 White residents.
5.7% African American with 2,821 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 112 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 523 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
3.4% Other with 1,693 Other residents.
8.9% Two Or More with 4,436 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 2,388 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Barnstable Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.8% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.7% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.9% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Barnstable Town
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Barnstable Town is 53.4% female with 26,464 female residents.
Barnstable Town is 46.6% male with 23,104 male residents.
| Gender | Barnstable Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Barnstable Town for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Barnstable Town completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Barnstable Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
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3.9% of households in Barnstable Town earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Barnstable Town earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Barnstable Town earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Barnstable Town earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Barnstable Town earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Barnstable Town earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Barnstable Town earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Barnstable Town earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.7% of households in Barnstable Town earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.4% of households in Barnstable Town earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Barnstable Town | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.4% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
