Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Hyannis
Hyannis, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,542
Population
15,815
Renter Mix
50% Rent
An abundance of attractions in this village on the Cape
Cape Cod
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Historic
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Bayside
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Great Dining
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Beach
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On the Cape Cod peninsula lies the popular village of Hyannis, Massachusetts. Hyannis is full of historical landmarks and tourist attractions. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a great place to visit to learn about the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Hyannis also houses the Kennedy Compound at nearby Hyannis Port and the John F. Kennedy Memorial overlooking Lewis Bay.
Hyannis is known for its beaches like Kalmus Beach, great for swimming and windsurfing. Get the best view of the water from Hyannis Harbor Lighthouse, or take a boat tour at the Cape Code Maritime Museum. Hyannis has wonderful dining options like Black Cat Tavern, a waterfront spot with seafood and live music. If you’re looking for an upscale venue, try out the Brazilian Grill for all you can eat meats, personally carved at each table. After you find your apartment, take the ferry over to Nantucket Island and continue exploring what Hyannis, Massachusetts has to offer.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,690
Average: $80,584
Education
4,585
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,121
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Hyannis, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hyannis, MA is $2,226 for a studio, $2,555 for one bedroom, $2,961 for two bedrooms, and $3,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hyannis has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,555/month
687 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hyannis, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hyannis Ponds Wildlife Management Area
- Barnstable Trails
- Cape Cod Central Railroad
- Cape Cod Maritime Museum
- Craigville Beach
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Martha's Vineyard
- Nantucket Memorial
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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.