Nantucket Town, MA
Livability
directions_bike
Bikeability
3/10
directions_run
Walkability
2/10
directions_bus
Transit
2/10
directions_car
Commute
9/10
home
Housing
2/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
4/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
-
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
-
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
-
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
-
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
-
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
-
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
-
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
-
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
-
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
-
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
14,299
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
58.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$119,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$1,387,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,199
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,703
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Nantucket County
3
Nantucket Urban Area
3
Massachusetts
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Nantucket County
4
Nantucket Urban Area
4
Massachusetts
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 8 | 31 |
| Feb | 3 | 8 | 33 |
| Mar | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 46 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Nov | 4 | 1 | 45 |
| Dec | 4 | 5 | 36 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Hurricane Winds Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.
Liberal (66%) (30%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 27%Schools
Cyrus Peirce
1 miles, S
•
1.9
Nantucket High
1 miles, S
•
4.6
Nantucket Intermediate School
2 miles, S
•
1.9
Nantucket Elementary
2 miles, S
Colleges
Cape Cod Community College
30 miles, N
•
1.4
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
40 miles, N
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
41 miles, N
•
4.6
Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
50 miles, NW
•
1
Hospitals
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
1 miles, S
•
3.2
Cape Cod Healthcare
26 miles, N
•
5
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
27 miles, NW
•
4.1
Falmouth Hospital
33 miles, NW
•
5
Airports
Nantucket Memorial Airport
4 miles, S
•
1
Martha's Vineyard Airport
27 miles, NW
•
1
Barnstable Municipal Airport-Boardman-Polando Field
28 miles, N
•
1
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
75 miles, NW
•
2.3