There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Harwich, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Harwich and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Massachusetts range from around $42 up to $254 daily, with a median cost running approximately $175. The monthly cost averages roughly $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $62,964, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Harwich, Massachusetts
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- Harwich scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Harwich scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 21 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Royal at Harwich Village, Rosewood Manor, and Epoch Senior Healthcare of Harwich.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 93 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (43% of residents).
- There are 39 golf courses in or around the city, including Cranberry Valley Golf Course, Harwich Port Golf Club, and Port Course at Captains Golf Course, The.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Sweetwater Forest Campground, Old Chatham Road RV Campground, and Hart Farm.
- There are 24 churches in or near the city, including First Congregational Church, St Peter\'s Lutheran Church, and Christ Church Episcopal.
- There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 59 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 30 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.83% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.65% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $71,309, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $58,611, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,301, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $75,600 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $144,175 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,336 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.69%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Harwich receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Harwich has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Harwich has an average population density of 580.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Harwich have a short daily commute time.
- Harwich has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.76%.
Located in Barnstable County, Harwich is a small city in Massachusetts. It is included in the Barnstable Town metro statistical area. It has a total population of 9,663, with 195,813 people in the surrounding metro area. The 55+ community currently constitutes about 43% of the overall population.
Harwich has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has an average per capita income of $31,000. The median household income is $59,000 in comparison to the average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.69% and the median home price is $540,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $514,500.
Harwich has extreme mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city receives heavy amounts of precipitation each year. Harwich has a low rate of crime and good air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.