Town of
Barnstable
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-862-4956
Town Manager:
Mark EllsSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
Town Council:
Charles Bloom
Seth Burdick
Kristine Clark
Matthew Levesque
Betty Ludtke
Jeffrey Mendes
Paul Neary
Felicia Penn
Paula Schnepp
Gordan Starr
Craig Tamash
Kristin Terkelsen
Demographics
| Population | 49,583 | |
| Population Density | 829 | |
| Registered Voters | 35,600 | |
| Income Per Capita | $44,786 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $367,488 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 75.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $498,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,711 | |
| Total Households | 19,574 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $7.07 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.43 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $50,765,076 | |
| Total Expenditures | $163,572,569 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $140,669,929 | |
| State Aid | $24,537,786 | |
| Local Receipts | $16,430,193 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,004 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
The town of Barnstable includes seven villages: Barnstable Village, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, and West Barnstable. Each village has unique and significant cultural and historical qualities, and our beautiful beaches are known throughout the world.
Governance
| Form of Government | Council – Manager | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,638 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Legislative Body | Town Council | |
| Size of Council | 13 |
Geography
| County | Barnstable | |
| Area | 59.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 453.7 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Cape Cod Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Kip Diggs
Steven Xiarhos