City safety & data profile

South YarmouthMA

South Yarmouth, MA is a 11K-resident city in Barnstable County with a median household income of $82,188.

Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Yarmouth, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Yarmouth has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $541,700.

Data updated 2026-07-28

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$82,188
Median income
$541,700
Median home
11.6%
Poverty rate

The read on South Yarmouth

South Yarmouth posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities

Where South Yarmouth income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,188 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Yarmouth, MA beyond the headline numbers

South Yarmouth sits inside Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at roughly 41.67°N, -70.18°W. Population 11,092, $82,188 median household income. Median home value $541,700, median rent $1,806. Poverty rate 11.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Yarmouth's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 38.7%, then short sleep duration at 32%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Yarmouth from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,092
South Yarmouth
Median Income
$82,188
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$541,700
+138% vs avg
Median Age
52.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Barnstable County) - South Yarmouth's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
232K+8%
Median Income
$95,241+57%
Median Home Value
$629,000+72%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-17%
Unemployment
5%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Yarmouth, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
Poverty Rate
11.6% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
Work From Home 6%
Public Transit 2.9%

Population

White 77.2%
African American 7.3%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.7%
Short Sleep Duration
32%
Obesity
27.7%
Physical Inactivity
21.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Binge Drinking
13.9%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Current Asthma
12.1%
Diabetes
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.1%
Annual Checkup 84.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.5%
Stroke
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Yarmouth, MA? ▼
South Yarmouth, MA has a population of 11,092 people, located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in South Yarmouth? ▼
The median household income in South Yarmouth, MA is $82,188 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the median home value in South Yarmouth? ▼
The median home value in South Yarmouth, MA is $541,700. Median rent is $1,806/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Yarmouth? ▼
The top health indicators in South Yarmouth include High Blood Pressure (38.7%), Short Sleep Duration (32%), Obesity (27.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Yarmouth? ▼
The median age in South Yarmouth, MA is 52.4 years. 34.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Yarmouth, MA is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. With a population of 11K and a $82,188 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the South Yarmouth area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Yarmouth's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Barnstable County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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