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