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Harwich, Massachusetts

town · Barnstable County

At a glance

13,598
Population
$658,600
Median home value (all homes)
117% above U.S. median
$763,760
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,017/mo
Median rent
50% above U.S. median
$96,966
Median household income
23% above U.S. median
25 min
Average commute
95.3%
Homes with broadband
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 138 — 38% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing135% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost7% 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 college29 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates98.3%
College graduates50.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Harwich
Harwich's Community Development page provides planning and development resources and information for residents and businesses, including planning board information, zoning, conservation, and open space & recreation planning.
county Cape Cod Commission
The Cape Cod Commission is the regional land use planning, economic development, and regulatory agency created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Its mission is to protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress.
county Cape Cod Economic Development Council
The Barnstable County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) is an advisory board to the Barnstable County Commissioners established to guide economic development policy to improve the quality of life for all, foster a healthy economy with livable wages for year‑round residents, and protect the region's natural and built assets. It advises on the development, content and implementation of the Cape Cod Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), approves the 5-year CEDS document, and advises on funding to award economic development grants and contracts, including the License Plate Grant program.
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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