Living in Barnstable Town, MA

Explore Barnstable Town and see how it fits the life you want to build.

49,568 Population Barnstable County County City Place Type Massachusetts State
Overall Match6.9 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Barnstable Town at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population49,568
Median Household Income$91,982
Median Home Value$602,500
Median Gross Rent$1,917
Median Age49.1
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home12.3%
Homeownership75.7%
Housing Vacancy22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Barnstable Town is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Barnstable Town Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Barnstable Town and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.3 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Barnstable Town

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$602,500
Median Gross Rent$1,917
Homeownership75.7%
Housing Vacancy22.6%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability5.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Barnstable Town, MA

Median Household Income$91,982
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home12.3%
Employment8.6/10
Remote Work Friendly6.6/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Barnstable Town and how households are structured

Population49,568
Median Age49.1
Average Household Size2.3

Barnstable Town is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Barnstable Town

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Barnstable Town point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High78.1°F
Average Winter Low22.3°F
Annual Rainfall51.9 in.
Annual Snowfall21.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Barnstable Town

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Barnstable Town is located in Barnstable County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Barnstable County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.

County Intelligence

Barnstable Town & Barnstable County

Medium Foreclosure Activity

Barnstable Town is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Barnstable Town.

Current NarrowTheList data for Barnstable Town shows a population of about 49,568. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Barnstable County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Barnstable Town.

For someone considering a move to Barnstable Town, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.