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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 15 |
| Number of middle schools | 8 |
| Number of high schools | 6 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Charter Public School | Hyannis, MA | Honorable Mention | 340 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State College | Bridgewater, MA | Tier 3, U.-Master's (N) | 9,934 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | #8, Bacc. Coll. (N) | 5,166 |
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | #115, Lib. Arts | 2,450 |
| Wheaton College | Norton, MA | #58, Lib. Arts | 1,657 |
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