Oak Bluffs, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,357 Population 750/sq mi density
$59,082 Median Income $42,894 per capita
$1,013,900 Home Value $1,263,992 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
365 Violent Crime/100K 1,404 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,082 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,013,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Bluffs, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,082
21% below
$42,894 per capita
Home Value
$1,013,900
260% above
Zillow: $1,263,992
Violent Crime
365/100K
4% below
1,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
7% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
17% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Oak Bluffs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak Bluffs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
360%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Bluffs a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak Bluffs residents earn a median household income of $59,082 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,894. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Bluffs is $1,013,900 , 260% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,263,992. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Oak Bluffs reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,404/100K.

Education

36.0% of adults in Oak Bluffs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Bluffs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,357
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,082
Per Capita$42,894
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,110M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374

Housing

F
Home Value$1,013,900
Rent
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$1,263,992
Housing Units2,244
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

F
Violent365/100K
Property1,404/100K

Health

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Bluffs was built in 1938.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.