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    Wellfleet

    #5 in Best Places to Retire in Massachusetts
    • A
      Overall Grade
    • 2 reviews
      A
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        A minus
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        A minus
      8. Weather
        B
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        C+
      Wellfleet is a with a population of 4,305. Wellfleet is in Barnstable County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Wellfleet offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Wellfleet there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Wellfleet and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wellfleet are highly rated.
      Population
      4,305
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $575,900
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,288
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        16%
      • Own
        84%
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      Wellfleet Rankings

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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      A minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        145.6
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        72.8
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        36.4
        500.1
      • Theft
        436.8
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        0
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        8%
      • 10-17 years
        6%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        6%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        11%
      • 55-64 years
        21%
      • 65+ years
        27%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        30%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        22%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        24%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        18%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        5%
        11%
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      Working in Wellfleet

      Jobs
      A minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $90,208
      National
      $69,021
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