Massachusetts
Nantucket is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 10,837. Residents earn $109,988 per year, which is 46% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nantucket receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nantucket offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nantucket is $109,988, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Nantucket among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Nantucket is $1,359,200, making it a premium housing market at 382% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,484 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Nantucket is a highly educated community — 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Nantucket experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 83.7% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.3% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,988 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,095 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,515 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $134,986 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,318 |
| County GDP | $2,107M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,416 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.47% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $1,359,200 |
| 382% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $3,029,234 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,484 |
| 114% above US avg |
| Studio | $2,409 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,425 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,138 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,143 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $5,260 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,416 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.47% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2714°N, 70.0959°W |
| County FIPS | 25019 |
Winner: Democrat by 36.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.0% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.86 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,862/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 19 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |