Cost of Living in Yarmouth Port, MA

Population 5,825 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

157
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

With a median age of 59, Yarmouth Port functions largely as a retirement market. Housing costs — $543,000 for a typical home — anchor most household budgets, and the state's treatment of pension income tends to matter more than wage-driven tax comparisons. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Yarmouth Port is about 35 miles east of New Bedford, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 67% higher than New Bedford's $324,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 178
Rent 125

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Yarmouth Port

The median home value in Yarmouth Port is $542,600 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,636/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,563/year is 46% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Yarmouth Port has a cost of living index of 157 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$542,600
78% above avg
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
25% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,429
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,405
4 BR
$2,811
Owner-occupied 92.8%
Renter-occupied 7.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,636
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,250/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.7 min
5% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.9%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
3.4%
Work from home
17.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$108,563
46% above avg
Per Capita Income
$64,987
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
61% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.9%
Graduate degree 22.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 59.4
Male median age 56.7
Female median age 61.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
92.5%
Good air days/yr
140
Max AQI recorded
22
PM2.5 days
336
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Yarmouth Port, MA?

Yarmouth Port has a cost index of 157 (100 = national average). It is 57% above the national average.

What is average rent in Yarmouth Port, MA?

The median gross rent in Yarmouth Port is $1,636 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Yarmouth Port?

The median home value in Yarmouth Port is $542,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Yarmouth Port?

The median household income in Yarmouth Port is $108,563 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Yarmouth Port, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Yarmouth Port is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Yarmouth Port, MA affordable?

Yarmouth Port is above average in cost of living, with an index of 157 — about 57% higher than the national average.

Yarmouth Port at a Glance

Population
5,825
Median Income
$108,563
Home Value
$542,600
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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