There are 17 independent living communities serving Harwich, Massachusetts. This includes 1 community in Harwich and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from around $23 to $140 daily, with an average expenditure running approximately $96. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the average cost is around $34,630, which is over the US average of $23,100.
Harwich is a small city in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Barnstable Town metropolitan statistical area. Though the city includes 9,663 residents, the surrounding statistical area contains a total population of 195,813. About 43% of the residents are 55 and over.
Harwich has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a median per capita income of $31,000 and a median household income is $59,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.69% and the median housing price is $540,000, which is relatively higher than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Harwich has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy levels of rainfall annually. Harwich has above average air quality ratings and a low rate of crime in comparison to other American cities.