Why Barnstable?

Centrally located in the heart of the Cape Cod peninsula, the Town of Barnstable is the region’s ‘Hub’ for commerce, transportation & education.

Home to the Cape’s airport, the Regional Transportation Center for bus & rail travel, plus two ferry terminals, Barnstable truly is the gateway to all of Cape Cod & the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Other regional resources include: the seat of County Government, Cape Cod Community College, the region’s largest enclosed mall and industrial park, Cape Cod Hospital, and a working commercial harbor.

76.47 square miles
Seven distinct villages, each with its own business district: Barnstable Village, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville and West Barnstable.
The only Regional Commercial Center on Cape Cod, hosting the largest gross square footage of national commercial space including large format retail and the only enclosed shopping mall on Cape Cod.
Governed by Town Council, represented by 13 districts with advisory input from various boards and committees; members are appointed and hold public meetings.
Approximately 550 miles of shoreline along the north and south coasts.
Population of 48,916 year round (2020 US Census) (150,000 (est.) summer seasonal population)
The Cape’s most culturally diverse population with more Black (5%) and Hispanic/Latino (5%) segments comparative to other Cape Cod towns.
A Community Preservation Act city.
More than 100 parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas and 88 points of entry to the water.
Top 5 largest employers: Cape Cod Healthcare, Cape Cod Community College, Nantucket Airlines, Barnstable High School, Dialogic Inc

The Town of Barnstable has five Water Districts

The Town of Barnstable’s Parking Management program provides safe and convenient short and long term parking in Hyannis.
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority offers short and long term parking and extensive daily routes all over the Cape, providing residents and visitors reliable bus service that accommodates bicycle transport as well.
Access from Routes 3 and I-495 over the Sagamore Bridge to Route 6 highway access at three exits
Interstate bus transportation to/from Boston, Providence and New York with overnight parking at multiple locations.
- Plymouth & Brockton
- Peter Pan

Town of Barnstable Harbormaster – a commercial port with three municipal Marinas.
- Transient moorings are available through the Harbormaster’s Office.
Fast Ferry service providing year-round daily trips to and from the Islands.
- Steamship Authority
- HyLine

The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority provides seasonal rail service (The CapeFlyer) from/to Boston.

Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) provides commercial and general aviation services to Boston, New York and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. BOS-Logan and PVD-Green International Airports are within a 90-minute drive.