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Living in
South Yarmouth.
South Yarmouth is an unincorporated community in Barnstable County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth is a community of 11,642 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $82,188, median rent runs about $1,806 per month, and median home values are around $541,700. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.
South Yarmouth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
52.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
18.9%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+5.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.9% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in South Yarmouth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Yarmouth, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (33.4%), and 14.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
13.5%
of residents
65 and Older
32.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.3%
of households
Married Couples
40.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MA
Rent, home values, and income in South Yarmouth
Rent and home values here are close to the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
79.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,766
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
34.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above MA average
Unemployment in South Yarmouth
Unemployment in Barnstable County, which includes South Yarmouth, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
South Yarmouth: Barnstable County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Barnstable County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What South Yarmouth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.8 min avg
How South Yarmouth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Yarmouth, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA)
Regional airport · few flights34k passengers boarded in 2025
- 64 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Yarmouth Police Department, which covers South Yarmouth, runs 12% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
289.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
670.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Yarmouth Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Barnstable County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Barnstable County, which includes South Yarmouth, the most common type is high wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Strong Wind | $11,300 |
| 2024 | 12 | High Wind | $8,500 |
| 2023 | 11 | Strong Wind | $33,300 |
| 2022 | 11 | High Wind | $25,800 |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 26 | High Wind | $38,600 |
| 2019 | 25 | High Wind | $8.6M |
| 2018 | 33 | High Wind | $422,800 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Barnstable County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Barnstable County, which includes South Yarmouth, is typically good — 341 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
341
per year
Moderate Days
20
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Barnstable County, county-wide
Climate75°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Yarmouth has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
21.5"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 25°F | 3.84" |
| Feb | 38°F | 24°F | 3.68" |
| Mar | 44°F | 30°F | 4.32" |
| Apr | 52°F | 39°F | 4.10" |
| May | 62°F | 48°F | 3.50" |
| Jun | 71°F | 58°F | 3.29" |
| Jul | 78°F | 65°F | 2.77" |
| Aug | 78°F | 64°F | 3.36" |
| Sep | 71°F | 57°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 52°F | 37°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.83" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Yarmouth
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Yarmouth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cape Cod Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Hyannis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Yarmouth (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,911 students · in-state tuition $6,120 · 27% graduate · median earnings $48,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cape Cod National Seashore, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cape Cod National Seashore (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cape Cod National Seashore
National Seashore
19 mi awayNew Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
59 mi awayTouro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
64 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in South Yarmouth
Yarmouth Town Libraries
312 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
Cities Near South Yarmouth
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to South Yarmouth?
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South Yarmouth FAQ
Is South Yarmouth, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
South Yarmouth's median rent is $1,806/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,188/year. Median home value is $541,700.
Is South Yarmouth, Massachusetts safe?⌄
South Yarmouth is policed by the Yarmouth Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 290 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 671 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?⌄
Barnstable County, which includes South Yarmouth, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in South Yarmouth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,806/month and median household income is $82,188/year. The median home value is $541,700. About 79% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in South Yarmouth is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from