Nantucket, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Nantucket County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,837
Population
1,862/sq mi density
$109,988
Median Income
$69,095 per capita
$1,359,200
Home Value
$3,171,248 Zillow
$2,484
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
926 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$109,988 median income, 6.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,359,200 home value, $2,484/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nantucket experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2714°N, 70.0959°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nantucket County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Nantucket has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.7").