Provincetown, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,466 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$123,456 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$786,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,083 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,264 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barnstable County
4
Barnstable Town Metro Area
4
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Barnstable County
3
Barnstable Town Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 12 28
Feb 4 10 30
Mar 4 7 37
Apr 4 1 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 8 33

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, MA Cape and Islands District, MA 4th Barnstable District, MA
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Schools

Provincetown Schools
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Truro Central
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Wellfleet Elementary
11 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Nauset Regional High
17 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Cape Cod Community College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
32 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Cape Cod Healthcare
28 miles, SW • 5 star
South Shore Hospital
41 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Martha's Vineyard Airport
51 miles, SW • 1 star
Nantucket Memorial Airport
56 miles, S • 1 star
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