West Tisbury Town, MA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
1/10
visibility
Safety
6/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
5/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
2,865
332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.5%
64% (US)
College-Educated
59.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$194,526
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$1,178,600
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,043
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Dukes County
5
Vineyard Haven Urban Area
5
Massachusetts
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Dukes County
3
Vineyard Haven Urban Area
3
Massachusetts
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 8 | 30 |
| Feb | 3 | 8 | 32 |
| Mar | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 46 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 70 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov | 4 | 1 | 45 |
| Dec | 4 | 6 | 35 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.
Liberal (70%) (24%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 20%Schools
West Tisbury Elementary
<1 miles, N
•
4.1
Martha's Vineyard Charter School
2 miles, N
•
2.8
Martha's Vineyard Regional High
4 miles, E
•
4.6
Tisbury Elementary
5 miles, NE
•
4.1
Colleges
Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
24 miles, N
•
1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
24 miles, NE
•
4.6
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
24 miles, NW
•
2.8
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
25 miles, NE
Hospitals
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
6 miles, NE
•
4.1
Falmouth Hospital
12 miles, NE
•
5
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
21 miles, NE
Southcoast Behavioral Health
26 miles, N
Airports
Martha's Vineyard Airport
2 miles, SE
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1
Barnstable Municipal Airport-Boardman-Polando Field
27 miles, E
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1
Nantucket Memorial Airport
32 miles, SE
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1
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
46 miles, NW
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2.3