Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
29%
Bourne
Bourne, MA Area Guide
A safe suburb outside of Cape Cod
Waterfront
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Suburban
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Convenient
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Nature
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Wooded
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,081
Average: $115,548
Education
6,881
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,141
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bourne has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-4
339 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Public
Grades 9-12
867 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
304 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cape Cod Canal
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest
- Scusset Beach State Reservation
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Green Briar Nature Center
Commuter Rail
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.