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Harwich, Massachusetts

Introduction to Harwich, Massachusetts

Harwich, Massachusetts, in Barnstable county, is 35 miles SE of Plymouth, Massachusetts 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.

Harwich History

In 1670, the town of Harwich was first settled. At that time it was a part of the town of Yarmouth. Harwich was incorporated in 1694. Originally, it included the town of Brewster. Early industries of Harwich revolved around farming and fishing. The first cranberry industry was opened in 1846.

Harwich and nearby Attractions

  • Atlantic Ave Beach
  • Wixon Memorial Beach
  • Cape Cod Rail Trail
  • Heritage Museum and Gardens
  • Kreeger Pottery
  • Kennedy Gallery & Studios

Things To Do In Harwich

Harwich offers a number of recreational activities. The numerous beaches of the town are simply perfect for water sports, hiking and family day trips. The town also includes a number of antique shops, live theater performances, and band concerts. In addition, the town of Harwich is famous for its Cranberry Festival, which takes place during the month of September every year.

Harwich Transportation

Air transportation is available from Barnstable Muni-boardman/ Polando Field Airport.

Harwich Higher Education

The nearest college is University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Harwich, MA

Comparing Harwich 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity24
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times710
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime54
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