Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 29% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
20%
Buzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay, MA Area Guide
A pastoral waterfront community in southern Massachusetts
Rural
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Bayfront
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Outdoors
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Nestled along the Buttermilk and Buzzard’s Bay, this namesake community is surrounded by water, offering residents dazzling views year-round and plenty of watersports like fishing and paddling as well as other outdoor recreation opportunities. Filled with farms, trails, and wooded neighborhoods, Buzzard’s Bay is truly a rural escape. This pastoral locale is great for renters of ages with affordable rentals ranging from quaint homes to charming apartments. Located on the opposite side of Cape Cod, Buzzard’s Bay feels laid-back like the neighboring region, but without all of the constant crowds of tourists in the summer. Maintaining a small-town vibe, the majority of restaurants, stores, and other locally owned businesses are located along Main Street. There is also a community center and a small amusement center with an arcade and bowling alley. If you’re looking for the Cape Cod-like experience but more low-key, Buzzard’s Bay is a great choice.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,110
Average: $102,198
Education
1,083
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,203
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Buzzards Bay has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cape Cod Canal
- Scusset Beach State Reservation
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest
- Ellisville Harbor State Park
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.