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Wellfleet

Cape & Islands · pop. 2,994

Wellfleet is where the artists and the oysters live. The gallery scene and the harbor give it more personality per square foot than anywhere else on the Outer Cape, and its oysters are internationally known.

Coastal QuietRural Retreat
Livability Index
56
/ 100
Ranks #118 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$933k
7.9× household income
Household income
$118k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
98 min
peak driving
Population
2,994
5-yr trend 56/100

How Wellfleet scores

Schools
72
Safety
92
Walkability
30
Transit
8
Biking
30
Dining
52
Nightlife
22
Arts & Culture
50
Green Space
70
Diversity
20
Climate
62

The honest read

Best for
Artists, remote workers, and second-home buyers who want authentic Outer Cape character.
The tradeoff
Very small year-round population, limited schools, and nearly two hours from Boston.

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