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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