Edgartown, MA

Massachusetts

Edgartown is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 752.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
752 Population 627/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $247,639 per capita
N/A Home Value $1,801,924 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
323 Violent Crime/100K 2,193 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K (15% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Violent Crime 323/100K
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.6%
68% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.3%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Edgartown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population752
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$247,639
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,110M
Commute8 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,801,924

Crime

F
Violent323/100K
Property2,193/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault323/100K
Burglary277/100K

Health

Obesity25.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+96.6%
School Score6.49

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute8 min
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Is Edgartown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Edgartown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Edgartown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Edgartown is below the national average at 323 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,193 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Edgartown is a highly educated community — 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Edgartown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 25.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Edgartown has a population of 752 with a density of 627 people per square mile. The median age is 63.4 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).

Population

752
Total Population
627
People / sq mi
63.4yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Edgartown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Edgartown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Edgartown is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes.

Income: Edgartown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$247,639
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374
IRS Avg AGI$104,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,434
County GDP$2,110M

Business (County)

Restaurants154
Healthcare55
Retail195
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,108
132% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time8.0 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,801,924.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$1,801,924

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$869
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedrooms$2,300
3 Bedrooms$2,858
4 Bedrooms$3,232

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,108
132% above US avg
In Edgartown, 25.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Edgartown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.3%
21% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma12.1%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death4,473/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities55
Edgartown has a violent crime rate of 323 per 100,000 residents, 15% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,193 per 100,000 (12% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Edgartown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent323.3/100K
15% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault323.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,193.5/100K
12% above US avg
Burglary277.1/100K
Theft1,754.8/100K
Vehicle Theft161.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Edgartown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall25.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates41.3899°N, 70.5197°W
County FIPS25007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 52.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.6%
D 75.2%

Winner: Democrat by 52.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.6%
68% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score6.49
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density627/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities55
Restaurants154
Retail Stores195

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.0 min
Work from Home4.7%

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