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    Eastham

    #12 in Best Places to Retire in Massachusetts
      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        B+
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        C+
      8. Weather
        B
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B
      Eastham is a with a population of 5,674. Eastham is in Barnstable County. Living in Eastham offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Eastham there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Eastham and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Eastham are highly rated.
      Population
      5,674
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $517,100
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,639
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        7%
      • Own
        93%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        243.1
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.5
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        101.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,235.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        20.5
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        6%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        7%
      • 35-44 years
        7%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        19%
      • 65+ years
        39%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        22%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        26%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        29%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        21%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Working in Eastham

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $76,859
      National
      $69,021
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