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Dating in Barnstable

Members from Barnstable and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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Barnstable at a glance

  • Barnstable has a population of about 48,000.
  • It lies in Massachusetts.
  • It's about 204 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Providence, about 58 miles away.
  • Close by: New Bedford (33 miles), Taunton (43 miles) and Fall River (44 miles).

First-date ideas for Barnstable

In a town like Barnstable, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Barnstable: questions and answers

How far around Barnstable can I search?

Within 30 miles of Barnstable there are 17 towns and cities — Yarmouth, Mashpee and Hyannis among them — with more than 200,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Barnstable free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Barnstable and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Barnstable real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Barnstable?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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