Barnstable District Court

Barnstable County has over 200,000 residents spread over roughly 15 towns, including a bunch of villages. It is a metropolitan area not far from Boston and is essentially Cape Cod. The area has had an increase in population since the early 21st century. People from the Boston area have been moving to smaller towns. Many people have second homes in the area to enjoy the summer months closer to Cape Cod. Real estate sales have increased over the last 10 years and many contractors are developing new housing. The area also has many recreational activities and tourism is an economic mainstay.