Massachusetts
Woods Hole is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 999. Residents earn $72,386 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Woods Hole receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Woods Hole offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Woods Hole is $72,386, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Woods Hole is $876,700, making it a premium housing market at 211% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Woods Hole is a highly educated community — 82.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Woods Hole experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,386 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,349 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,374 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,753 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,434 |
| County GDP | $2,110M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 55 |
| Retail | 195 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,108 |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.92% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Census Median | $876,700 |
| 211% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $775 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,180 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,108 |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.92% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.2% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5287°N, 70.6665°W |
| County FIPS | 25007 |
Winner: Democrat by 52.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 82.4% |
| 145% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 195 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |