Harwich is comprised of seven villages, each with their own special beauty and special character: South Harwich, North Harwich, Harwich Port, Harwich Center, East Harwich, West Harwich and Pleasant Lake. |
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| County Barnstable |
Land Area 21.04 sq mi |
Median Age of Residents (2005) 48.8 yr |
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| Year Incorporated 1694 |
Year-Round Population (2007) 12,677 |
Median Household Income (2005): $49,200 |
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| Form of Government Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, Open Town Meeting |
Summer Population (2007) 37,000 |
Median Value (Owner-occupied) (2007): $325,000 |
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| Education Elementary, Middle, High School; Regional Technical High School |
Average Annual Daytime Temperature July 75 degrees; January 38 degrees |
Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2007 $5.58 per $1000 assessed valuation |
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| Total Area 33.15 sq mi |
% of Second Home Owners 44% |
Average Single Family Tax Bill $1890 |
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