Barnstable Town, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 47,998 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
The oceanic climate is slightly cooler than the national average temperatures, with more snow in the winter months.
Geography
The area comprises seven villages around Barnstable Harbor, on the arm of Cape Cod Bay.
Recreation
Barnstable residents enjoy the typical recreations of coastal New Englanders--fishing, sailing, and going to the beach.
Historical
John F. Kennedy spent his summers with family in Hyannis.
Economy
Hyannis, Barnstable’s commercial district, is where many of the area’s offices and shopping centers are located. The town provides ferry access to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
| Median home price [details] | N/A |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | N/A |
| Number of home sales [details] | N/A |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 25 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,243 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 61 |
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