Harwich, Massachusetts

Harwich, Massachusetts

Harwich, Massachusetts, in Barnstable county, is 35 miles SE of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 68 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Barnstable - Yarmouth metropolitan area. Harwich has a population of 12,386.

The People and Families of Harwich

In Harwich, about 58% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Harwich. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harwich had a median family income of $51,070.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harwich ($4,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Harwich Housing

About 82% of housing units in Harwich are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Harwich tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Harwich, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Harwich, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Harwich Almanac

Harwich Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Harwich Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Harwich residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Harwich, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Harwich High Schools (2004)

CAPE COD REGION VOC TECH
PLEASANT LAKE AVENUE
508-432-4500
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 699 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

HARWICH HIGH
75 OAK STREET
508-430-7207
Serves 427 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

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