West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
West Yarmouth is a community of 6,194 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Why visit West Yarmouth
Townapedia lists 60 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 41 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Cod Melody Tent, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, Baxter Mill and Benjamin Baker Jr. House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in West Yarmouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Yarmouth
West Yarmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Yarmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Yarmouth had a population of 6,278.
From the Wikipedia article West Yarmouth, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Tent theater in Hyannis, Massachusetts
21 West Main Street
Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.6 mi
Performing arts center in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Hyannis Rear Range Light
Lighthouse · 2.1 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Point Gammon Light
Lighthouse · 2.7 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
West Dennis Light
Lighthouse · 4.3 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
ZooQuarium
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
American zoo and aquarium
Museums and landmarks60
Baxter Mill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Mill building in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Benjamin Baker Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Building at 237–239 Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Building at 600 Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Commercial building in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Building at 606 Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic building in Massachusetts, US
Building at 614 Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Commercial building in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Canary-Hartnett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Capt. Alexander Crocker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Capt. Allen H. Bearse House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Capt. Oliver Bearse House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Capt. Rodney J. Baxter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Barnstable, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed
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Capt. Seth Baker Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Barnstable, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed in Barnstable County
48 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Jump On Us!
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
Trampoline Fun House
260 Main Street, West Yarmouth
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
Anejo Mexican Bistro
Restaurant · Mexican, Latin American · 2.0 mi
599 Main Street, Hyannis
11:30-24:00
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
14 Berry Avenue, West Yarmouth
Su 11:00-22:00;Mo-Th 11:00-22:30;Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Tap City Grille
Restaurant · Grill · 2.0 mi
586 Main Street, Hyannis
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Trader Ed's
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
21 Arlington Street, West Yarmouth
Apr 30-May Mo[-1] Th-Sa 11:30+; May Mo[-1]-Sep Mo[1] Mo-Su 11:30+
Giardino's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
242 Main Street, West Yarmouth
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:30
69 more on the map.
Where to stay41
Churches and places of worship5
West Yarmouth Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
383 Main Street, West Yarmouth
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School
School · 3.6 mi
286 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Schools
School · 1.7 mi
400 Higgins Crowell Road, West Yarmouth
Healthcare11
Cape Cod Health Care Cardiovascular Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
25 Main Street
Map of West Yarmouth
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 58°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 65°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 37°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Barnstable County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- South Yarmouth 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Barnstable Town 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- West Dennis 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Dennis Port 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Dennis 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- South Dennis 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- East Dennis 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Northwest Harwich 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Harwich Port 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Harwich Center 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Community Church and town building, West Yarmouth, Mass (76180), (Photo by Hicks) Pub. by H. L. Moore Co., West Yarmouth, Mass. Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston, Mass., Public domain
- West Yarmouth Cape Cod - panoramio, matt.a, CC BY 3.0
- William and Jane Phinney House, 1730, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crowell-Smith House, Hyannis MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarnstableMA SAlexanderHinckleyHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bow Lane, Barnstable MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 600 Main Street, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathaniel Baker House, Barnstable MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hyannis Armory, Hyannis MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt Allen H. Bearse House, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lemuel B. Chase House, Barnstable MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnson Hall, Yarmouth Camp Ground, Yarmouth MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Round House, 1930, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Chapel, Hyannis Port MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captain William Hallett House, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Yarmouth-Bass River Historic District - historic home, Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ThomasBrayFarm, DavidAFinkelstein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Jail Barnstable MA 2014, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building at 606 Main Street, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Seth Baker House, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BAXTER MILL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1579 Hyannis Rd, Barnstable MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OliverBearseHouse, Unknown author Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Collen C. Campbell House, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Thomas Kelley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BarnstableMA CanaryHartnettHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 284 Gosnold St, Hyannis MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. Sylvester Baxter House, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Thomas Kelley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 237-239 Main Street, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barnstable Town Hall, User:ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The New Church, 1870, Yarmouth Port, MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 614 Main Street, Thomas Kelley from Boston, MA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Seth Hallett House, Barnstable, Massachusetts, Thomas Kelley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BarnstableMA CaptainRodneyJBaxterHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Elizabeth Drive, Craigville MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 14 Main St, Hyannis MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 358 Sea St, Hyannis MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Construction (20191019-NRCS-LSC-0078), USDAgov, Public domain
- Construction (20191019-NRCS-LSC-0187), USDAgov, Public domain
- 20200203-NRCS-DBP-110402, USDAgov, Public domain
- Construction (20191019-NRCS-LSC-0702), USDAgov, Public domain
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