Living in Barnstable
Barnstable is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 47,821 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 3%, #183 of 6,413), retired couples (top 6%, #531 of 9,474), early retirees (top 8%, #778 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barnstable
- It is right on the coast of the Massachusetts Bay.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 22:14; in late June it sets around 2:19.
How Barnstable ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #3,772 of 11,898 | #195 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,703 of 9,771 | #289 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,734 of 8,006 | #206 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,359 of 6,237 | #179 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #531 of 9,474 | #47 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,074 of 9,474 | #121 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #778 of 10,762 | #83 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,209 of 7,271 | #100 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #7,098 of 8,006 | #316 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 26 | #9,771 of 12,111 | #261 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 61 | #3,237 of 7,271 | #203 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,774 of 9,474 | #209 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #2,365 of 18,063 | #97 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #1,352 of 16,523 | #24 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #11,243 of 18,063 | #189 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #2,062 of 16,523 | #185 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #4,042 of 21,167 | #214 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #924 of 12,111 | #132 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #183 of 6,413 | #43 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #5,690 of 12,111 | #335 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Yarmouth Port 4 km
- Hyannis 5 km
- Yarmouth (Massachusetts) 6 km
- Centerville (Massachusetts) 7 km
- West Yarmouth 7 km
- South Yarmouth 10 km
- Marstons Mills 11 km
- Mashpee 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.