AROUND CAPE COD
BOURNE STATS
1884 INCORPORATED
The oldest store in the United States was located in Bourne; Aptucxet Trading Post was established in 1627 by the Plymouth Colony to trade with Wampanoag people and Dutch settlers. The store was abandoned in the 1650s, but through archaeological research, the Bourne Historical Society created a replica of the post, which houses the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum. HISTORY The Cataumet Arts Center celebrates the work of over 40 local artists, featuring exhibitions that range from weaving and fiber arts to oil painting and watercolor. The center invites the community in with regular classes, shows, and a coffee house for live music and events. Also in Bourne is the country’s oldest glass company, Pairpoint, in Sagamore. Open since 1837, the company’s most notable partnerships include Tiffany & Co. and Shreve, Crump & Low. ARTS There are four schools in Bourne: Bournedale Elementary School, Bourne Intermediate School, Bourne Middle School, and Bourne High School. Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School is also located in town. Bridgeview Montessori School in Sagamore is a private school for ages two years and nine months through twelve. EDUCATION
20,093 TOTAL POPULATION
8,918 TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
$630,000 MEDIAN SALES PRICE *
The Cape Cod Canal runs right through the town, splitting it into two parts. When the first Cape Cod Canal was finished in 1914, Assistant Secretary to the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, was among the attendees of its opening ceremony. However, the initial canal was too narrow and was later widened and reopened in 1940. Today, the waterway is much more than a shortcut for boaters. Along its shores are 1,700 acres of protected land. The Cape Cod Canal Bikeway stretches about seven miles on both sides. Popular stop-offs include Scusset State Park, Bourne Scenic Park, and Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge.
75% OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS
86% SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
Much of the eastern part of Bourne is owned and occupied by Cape Cod Space Force Station. The Massachusetts Maritime Academy, established in 1891, is also located in Bourne and is the second- oldest state maritime academy in the country.
14% MULTI-FAMILY HOMES
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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