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Eastham, MA


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Eastham, Massachusetts

Eastham, Massachusetts is 36 miles E of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 66 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Barnstable county. The town is part of the Barnstable - Yarmouth metro area. The population of Eastham is 5,453.

The People and Families of Eastham

In Eastham, about 59% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Eastham.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eastham had a median family income of $51,269.

Political Inclinations

Among Eastham political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Eastham Housing

Of the housing in Eastham, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Eastham.

Commuting

In Eastham, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Eastham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Eastham Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Eastham, MA

Comparing Eastham 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men62
Well-Paid Single Women62
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity25
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use54
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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