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    Buzzards Bay

    #19 in Best Places to Retire in Massachusetts
      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B
      Buzzards Bay is a with a population of 3,206. Buzzards Bay is in Barnstable County. Living in Buzzards Bay offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Buzzards Bay there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Buzzards Bay and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Buzzards Bay are above average.
      Population
      3,206
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $345,900
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,403
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        24%
      • Own
        76%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        5%
      • 10-17 years
        4%
      • 18-24 years
        14%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        4%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        21%
      • 65+ years
        31%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        13%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        19%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        34%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        28%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        11%
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      Working in Buzzards Bay

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $80,218
      National
      $69,021
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