Moving to USCG Air Station Cape Cod
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Bourne, Massachusetts.
Also known as: Cape Cod, Otis
Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, on Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts, is the only Coast Guard air station in the Northeast, covering search-and-rescue from New Jersey to the Canadian border. Families PCSing here settle in the Upper Cape towns of Bourne, Sandwich, and Falmouth, in a scenic but pricey coastal New England market.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Should you live on base or off base at USCG Air Station Cape Cod?
On-base housing serves families with the usual waitlists. Off-base, the Upper Cape towns of Bourne and Sandwich sit closest with strong schools, Falmouth offers a classic Cape village feel, and crossing the bridge to Plymouth and Wareham on the mainland gives families more value. Cape Cod is a desirable, seasonal area, so prices run well above the national average.
Where do military families live near USCG Air Station Cape Cod?
Families PCSing to USCG Air Station Cape Cod most often settle in Sandwich / Bourne, Falmouth, Plymouth / Wareham. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich / Bourne | $2,300-$3,100 | $500k-$700k | 10-20 min | Upper Cape towns closest to the base with strong schools. |
| Falmouth | $2,400-$3,300 | $550k-$780k | 15-25 min | Classic Cape village feel near the water. |
| Plymouth / Wareham | $2,100-$2,800 | $450k-$620k | 20-35 min | More value across the bridge on the mainland. |
Rent and home-price ranges are typical local market estimates as of 2026-07-19, not official listings. See our methodology.
How much is 2026 BAH at USCG Air Station Cape Cod?
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at USCG Air Station Cape Cod is set by the MA124 (Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $3,924 | $3,285 |
| E-7 | $4,149 | $3,705 |
| O-3 | $4,419 | $3,966 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
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| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich High School | High | Sandwich Public Schools | Sandwich |
| Falmouth High School | High | Falmouth Public Schools | Falmouth |
| Bourne Middle School | Middle | Bourne Public Schools | Bourne |
USCG Air Station Cape Cod PCS FAQ
Is Cape Cod expensive for Coast Guard families?
Yes. Cape Cod is a desirable, seasonal coastal area, so home prices and rents run well above the national average, especially in the summer season. BAH is set high to match. The Upper Cape towns near the base and the mainland towns across the bridge give families options on price versus the classic Cape lifestyle.
Where do families live near Air Station Cape Cod?
The Upper Cape towns of Sandwich and Bourne sit closest to the base with strong schools. Falmouth offers a classic Cape village feel near the water. Crossing the bridge to Plymouth or Wareham on the mainland gives families more value. On Joint Base Cape Cod, on-base housing is also an option.
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