About West Hyannisport, MA
West Hyannisport is a neighborhood in the village of Hyannis, which is the largest village in the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts. The village of Hyannis had a population of 20,097 in the 2000 census, of which a fraction belonged to West Hyannisport. The area is known for being a hub of transportation, as it is home to the only public transit system in all of Cape Cod, as well as being the primary point of origin for ferry service to and from Nantucket Island. A regional airport, Barnstable Municipal Airport, is located in Hyannis, near West Hyannisport. Local businesses include Barnstable Roofing and Siding, Inc. and Riverside Painting. The biggest school here is Barnstable High School, which is also the biggest school in all of Cape Cod. West Hyannisport is mostly a residential node, but the economy of Hyannis in general depends on the tourism, retail and hospitality industries. Hyannis port is referenced in the song "Walcott" by Vampire Weekend, and Hyannis itself is referenced in the song "Rock and Roll Band" by Boston.
