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City of Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

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About homes in Barnstable Town

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Barnstable Town in Barnstable County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1978Median year built1U.S. 1980
55%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1979Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1977
81%Detached single-family110% in 5+ unit buildings
76%Owner-occupied162% statewide
$602kMedian home value1Massachusetts median $562k

The median home in the city of Barnstable Town was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Massachusetts median of 1964.1 Somewhat more of Barnstable Town's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Barnstable Town are of similar age: median build years 1979 and 1977.1 Housing in Barnstable Town is mostly detached single-family: 81% of units, with 10% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Home ownership is the norm in Barnstable Town: 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (62% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Barnstable Town is valued at $602,500 (ACS), above the Massachusetts median of $562,100.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. Winters are long: the Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap station averages 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 31 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating dominates the year: about 5,518 heating degree days against 632 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Barnstable Town is about 2 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Barnstable Town sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).6 Building permits in Barnstable Town are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Barnstable Town housing units by year built
Before 194010.1%
1940-195911.1%
1960-197933.4%
1980-199933.7%
2000-20096.3%
2010 or later5.4%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap, 4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Barnstable Town, MA?

Most home remodeling projects in Barnstable Town, MA land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Barnstable Town?

The median home in the city of Barnstable Town was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Massachusetts median of 1964. Somewhat more of Barnstable Town's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 5% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Barnstable Town climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap station averages 108 nights a year at or below 32°F and 31 at or below 20°F. Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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