Truro Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
1,675 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,637 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$771,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$675 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,399 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.5% 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 11 28
Feb 4 10 30
Mar 5 6 37
Apr 5 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 51
Nov 5 1 42
Dec 4 8 33

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Truro Central
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wellfleet Elementary
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
Provincetown Schools
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Nauset Regional High
12 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

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

Cape Cod Healthcare
27 miles, SW • 5 star
Falmouth Hospital
42 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

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