AROUND CAPE COD
HARWICH STATS
1694 INCORPORATED
13,506 TOTAL POPULATION
6,167 TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
Harwich
$800,000 MEDIAN SALES PRICE *
With miles of rivers, a long coastline of sandy beaches, and numerous inland marshes, Harwich is a perfect town for spending time on the water. In fact, this relaxed seaside town had a historic maritime industry, with a significant cod fishing fleet throughout the 1800s. By the latter part of the century, local residents switched to cranberry farming, and Harwich is often cited as the birthplace of the commercial cranberry industry. The annual Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival held every September celebrates this pleasing designation.
Eventually, the local economy turned toward hospitality and the development of resorts for increasing numbers of summer visitors. Today, Harwich is a popular and friendly destination, with many delightful residential neighborhoods. The town offers Cape Cod charm, stunning beaches, historic buildings, and a bustling main street with shops, restaurants, and galleries. Three main harbors provide ample opportunities for recreational boating, fishing excursions, waterside dining, and a convenient ferry to Nantucket.
84% OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS
Harwich Port’s three harbors—Allen, Wychmere, and Saquatucket—were carved from marshes to access Nantucket Sound. Once a horse-cart racetrack, scenic Wychmere now serves boats alongside the other harbors. Saquatucket Harbor features a renovated marina, a dockside café, and is home to the seasonal Freedom Ferry to Nantucket.
93% SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
POINTS OF INTEREST
Cranberry farming has been flourishing throughout Cape Cod for centuries. Harwich helped introduce the native fruit to the rest of the world by producing the first cranberry crop for commercial sale. Today, cranberry bog tours are available, and the crop is celebrated each September at the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival, which has entertained and educated thousands of music, food, and art lovers since 1976.
• Allen Harbor
• Cape Cod Rail Trail
• Saquatucket Harbor
7% MULTI-FAMILY HOMES
• Bank Street Beach
• Cranberry Valley Golf Course
• Whitehouse Field
• Brooks Academy Museum
• Harwich Conservation Trust Lands
• Wychmere Harbor
• Brooks Free Library
• Harwich Junior Theater
• Brooks Park
• Red River Beach
Courtesy of U.S. Census, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2023. *Source: CCIMLS Year Over Year Comparison Report, 1.1.25-12.31.25, Single Family Homes Only, Includes Comparable Sales.
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