West Tisbury Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car 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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 75%
Other 5%

Schools

West Tisbury Elementary
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Martha's Vineyard Charter School
2 miles, N 2.8 star
Martha's Vineyard Regional High
4 miles, E 4.6 star
Tisbury Elementary
5 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
24 miles, N 1 star
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
24 miles, NE 4.6 star
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
24 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
6 miles, NE 4.1 star
Falmouth Hospital
12 miles, NE 5 star

Airports

Martha's Vineyard Airport
2 miles, SE 1 star
Nantucket Memorial Airport
32 miles, SE 1 star
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
46 miles, NW 2.3 star