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Bourne, MA Area Guide

A safe suburb outside of Cape Cod

Waterfront Suburban Convenient Nature Wooded

Settled on Buzzards Bay on the coast of southeastern Massachusetts, the city of Bourne is just a few miles west of Cape Cod, making it the ideal coastal destination for renters. With affordable rentals in town and beautiful beaches, lively restaurants, and specialty shops nearby, Bourne is a hidden gem. Popular outdoor spots nearby like Scusset Beach State Reservation are perfect for fishing, swimming, biking, and camping. Although Bourne offers unbeatable proximity to an upscale vacation destination, the city itself is peaceful and affordable. The close-knit community in Bourne appreciates the town’s small-town feel, family-friendly atmosphere, and waterfront views.

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bourne, MA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

39 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Peebles Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

338 Students

Bournedale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Bourne Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bourne High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cape Cod Canal
  • Shawme-Crowell State Forest
  • Scusset Beach State Reservation
  • Heritage Museums & Gardens
  • Green Briar Nature Center

Airports

  • Martha's Vineyard

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.