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Barnstable, MA

Founded 1637Barnstable CountyElev. 11 m
Population
49,232
Median home
$559,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Barnstable

Barnstable is home to roughly 49,232 residents. Barnstable was founded in 1637 and sits in Barnstable County. The median age is 48.6 and the median household income is $97,348. Homes carry a median value of $559,200, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.6%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
49,232
Median age
48.6
Median household income
$97,348
Per-capita income
$54,596
Poverty rate
7.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
11%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black6.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.6%
Sales & office20.3%
Service19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%
Production, transportation & material moving9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$559,200
Median gross rent
$1,751/mo
Owner-occupied
74.9%
Median year built
1977
Households
20,614
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Barnstable.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime9% above national
Barnstable422
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime57% below national
Barnstable831
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Barnstable Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Barnstable.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Barnstable County
Coastal floodingVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Barnstable is in Barnstable County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Barnstable was founded in 1637 and sits in Barnstable County. Elevation ~11 m.

Population trend
53K70749,23218402024
Map of Barnstable
Barnstable, MA
Where Barnstable is
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Historic places

69 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Town Line Boundary MarkerTown Line Boundary MarkerTown Boundary MarkerBarnstable County CourthouseU.S. CustomshouseOld JailJenkins--Whelden FarmsteadJenkins--Whelden Farmstead
Notable people from Barnstable
Mercy Otis WarrenJames OtisAndy HallettMarnie SchulenburgCaroline KepnesJane Maria ReadKellan GradyIsaac DunbarIsaiah L. GreenZeno Scudder
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Nearby cities
New Bedford (30 mi)Fall River (38 mi)Taunton (42 mi)Brockton (45 mi)Weymouth (48 mi)Braintree (50 mi)

Common questions

Barnstable — frequently asked

What is the population of Barnstable, Massachusetts?
Barnstable has a population of about 49,232, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Barnstable?
The median home value in Barnstable is $559,200, and the median gross rent is $1,751/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Barnstable safe? What is the crime rate?
Barnstable Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 422 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Barnstable face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Barnstable County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
How many registered sex offenders are in Barnstable?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Barnstable. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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