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Buzzards Bay, MA

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A pastoral waterfront community in southern Massachusetts

Rural Bayfront Affordable Close-Knit Outdoors

Nestled along the Buttermilk and Buzzard’s Bay, this namesake community is surrounded by water, offering residents dazzling views year-round and plenty of watersports like fishing and paddling as well as other outdoor recreation opportunities. Filled with farms, trails, and wooded neighborhoods, Buzzard’s Bay is truly a rural escape. This pastoral locale is great for renters of ages with affordable rentals ranging from quaint homes to charming apartments. Located on the opposite side of Cape Cod, Buzzard’s Bay feels laid-back like the neighboring region, but without all of the constant crowds of tourists in the summer. Maintaining a small-town vibe, the majority of restaurants, stores, and other locally owned businesses are located along Main Street. There is also a community center and a small amusement center with an arcade and bowling alley. If you’re looking for the Cape Cod-like experience but more low-key, Buzzard’s Bay is a great choice.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cape Cod Canal
  • Scusset Beach State Reservation
  • Shawme-Crowell State Forest
  • Ellisville Harbor State Park
  • Heritage Museums & Gardens

Airports

  • Martha's Vineyard

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.