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Dartmouth, Massachusetts

town

At a glance

33,328
Population
$496,500
Median home value (all homes)
64% above U.S. median
$621,205
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,462/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$99,839
Median household income
27% above U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 124 — 24% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing81% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost1% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates87.6%
College graduates39%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dartmouth Economic Development
The Community Development / Grants Department aims to undertake initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance the economic and social well-being of the Town, its residents and businesses. It researches, secures and manages grant funds to support Town initiatives, identifies opportunities to increase affordable housing, provides a single point of contact for developers and businesses, and promotes an economic development strategy to strengthen the Town’s economy.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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