CAPE COD SECOND HOME OWNERSHIP

Seasonal/Recreational/Occasional Use Homes also known as Second Homes

Have you ever wondered as you are driving around the Cape, how many homes are not primary residences?  It is a surprise to find out how different the percent of second homes is in the various towns.  Below are the percentages noted in the 2010 US Census Demographic Profile Data.      

• Sandwich            13          

• Bourne                20.6

• Falmouth             32.3

• Mashpee             34.5

• Barnstable           22

• Yarmouth             31

• Dennis                 50.9

• Brewster              39.6

• Harwich               40.5

• Chatham              52.9

• Orleans                38

• Eastham              55.8

• Wellfleet               64

• Truro                    64.6

• Provincetown        52.8