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Bourne, Massachusetts

Introduction to Bourne, Massachusetts

Bourne, Massachusetts, in Barnstable county, is 15 miles S of Plymouth, Massachusetts and 48 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts . The town is included in the Barnstable - Yarmouth metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,721 people lived in Bourne.

Bourne History

The city of Bourne was originally a part of Sandwich and was first settled in 1640. In 1884, the city was incorporated. In fact, it was the last city in Barnstable County to be incorporated. Bourne was named after Richard Bourne, who served the Massachusetts General Court during the time of settlement. The nation's oldest store, Aptucxet Trading Post, also lies within the city. Bourne is also considered as the "first" town on the Cape, as the gorgeous Bourne Bridge connects the cape with mainland Massachusetts.

Bourne and nearby Attractions

  • Aptucxet Trading Post Museum
  • Cape Cod National Seashore
  • Sandwich Glass Museum
  • Spooky World
  • Franklin Park Zoo

Things To Do In Bourne

The city of Bourne, a medium-sized rural community, features several scenic parks and playgrounds. The Cape Cod Canal that bisects the community offers superb sport fishing, boating and bike trails along its sides. There are number of quiet harbors where you can enjoy shell fishing, boating and swimming. Each year, the city organizes the annual Bourne Scallop Festival in the early September.

Bourne Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport serves the area.

Bourne Higher Education

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is close to the city.

Comparative Profile of Bourne, MA

Comparing Bourne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime51
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