Barnstable County

MA · Pop. 192,318 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Barnstable County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 192,318.

$/Acre: $16,372
Property Tax: 1.17%
Growing Season: 155 days
Broadband: 35%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 149.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%
Local Sales Tax1.45%
Combined Sales Tax7.7%
Cost of Living Index120.6
Median Household Income$66,103
Poverty Rate24.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,372
Median Home Price$858K
Acres for Sale1207
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season155 days
Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,240 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)320 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358
Property Crime /100K433
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City51 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyWeak