Harwich, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
12,143
Population Density
581
Labor Participaton
57.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
48.0%
Median Household Income
$73,468
Median Individual Income
$35,993
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$51,508

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$378,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,201
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,888
Housing Units
10,469
People who reside in Harwich live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
88%
Apt, Condo, Other
12%
Analysis

Income

Households in Harwich earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 22% higher per household.

Housing

Harwich has a median house price of $378,900. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Harwich is 19% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 10%

Demographics

The median age in Harwich is 56. Harwich has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Harwich ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Harwich Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 378,900 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,888 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,201 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 46.8% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 15% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 581 885 93
Personal Comparison
Harwich Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 73,468 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 35,993 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 51,508 60,923 46,881
Median Age 55.6 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 57.0% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 48.0% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Harwich, MA
581
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Harwich is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics