Market Report
Barnstable County, MA Housing Market
Population: 231,668 (2024 ACS estimate). 513 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Growth & Supply
Population
231,668
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Barnstable County
Median Household Income
$95K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Barnstable County
Renter-Occupied Homes
18.9%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Barnstable County
Migration — Barnstable County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $147K · out $113K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Barnstable County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jun '26)
New Construction Permits — Barnstable County
513 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-50% vs the prior 12 months) — 128 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)