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Is East Harwich, MA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,57047% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$120,261about $10,022/month · 38% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$638,90092% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Most homes (91.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,800 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 84 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Harwich
$2,570
Salisbury
$1,953
Spencer
$1,157
Oxford
$1,327
Scituate
$975
West Concord
$2,952
Adams
$1,023

How much do households earn in East Harwich?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
13.0%
$50k–100k
41.4%
$100k–150k
20.3%
$150k+
18.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is East Harwich overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Harwich, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Harwich

🏛️ Property tax$3,951a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Harwich

Commute to work24.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Harwich?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,863 a month less.

Renting
$2,570
Owning
$4,433

Owning assumes a typical $638,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,890 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Harwich, MA?

Renting in East Harwich costs a median of about $2,570 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in East Harwich?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,800 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Harwich cheap or expensive?

East Harwich is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $120,261. It ranks 84th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Harwich?

The median homeowner in East Harwich pays $3,951 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is East Harwich more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in East Harwich?

The median home value in East Harwich is $638,900, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,654 people live in East Harwich. Numbers are typical (middle) values.