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West Yarmouth, MA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in West Yarmouth.

Population: 24,665 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Yarmouth, MA is $557,682 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $571,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,877/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$557,682

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$557,682
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+106.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$560,233
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$571,000
Median list price
$554,475
Median price per sqft
$409
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
114
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,877/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,889/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,488/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,121/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,721/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sturgis Charter Public, Barnstable, Dennis-Yarmouth
Schools include
Sturgis Charter Public School, Barnstable High, Hyannis West Elementary, Barnstable Intermediate School, Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
230
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (11.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
21.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
341
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,610
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,787
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,345

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Cape Cod National Seashore (21 mi)
National parks include
Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
4
Hospitals include
CAPE COD HOSPITAL, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+94 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,252
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,795
Average weekly wage
$1,243
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
630

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West YarmouthState medianUS median
Typical home value$557,682$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$571,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,877/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,252$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in West Yarmouth, MA?
$557,682.
What is the median sale price in West Yarmouth, MA?
$571,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Yarmouth, MA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in West Yarmouth, MA?
Typical rent: $2,877/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Yarmouth, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is West Yarmouth, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 230 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Yarmouth, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Yarmouth, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Yarmouth, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Yarmouth, MA?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Yarmouth, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Yarmouth, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Yarmouth, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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