Massachusetts Living Index
Bourne
Cape & Islands · pop. 20,508
Bourne is the gateway to the Cape, straddling the Canal with a legitimate local community that stays year-round unlike the towns further down Route 6.
Coastal QuietCommuter Value
Livability Index
48
/ 100
Ranks #186 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$663k
7.3× household income
Household income
$91k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
55 min
peak driving
Population
20,508
5-yr trend 60/100
How Bourne scores
Schools
73
Safety
80
Walkability
22
Transit
12
Biking
22
Dining
40
Nightlife
22
Arts & Culture
25
Green Space
40
Diversity
25
Climate
62
The honest read
Best for
Buyers who want Cape Cod proximity without full Cape prices and a reasonable mainland commute.
The tradeoff
The Sagamore and Bourne bridges create summer gridlock, and the town lacks a true center.
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