Nantucket, MA
Living in Nantucket
Bikeability69
Walkability84
Commute100
Public Transit40
Affordability2
Public Safety57
Airports23
Hospitals72
Colleges97
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation+33 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$110kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$1MMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M28%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more15%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas38%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nantucket
United States45
Massachusetts37
Nantucket County42
Property Crime in Nantucket
United States48
Massachusetts28
Nantucket County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nantucket
Inland Flooding10
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding23
Hurricane Force Winds6
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nantucket, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Lighthouse School
1 miles, S
Montessori Children's House of Nantucket
1 miles, SW
Nantucket New School
2 miles, E
St Francis Xavier Prep School
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Nantucket, MA
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
42 miles, NW
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
53 miles, NW
Salve Regina University
64 miles, W
Roger Williams University
66 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
0 miles, NW
Cape Cod Healthcare
28 miles, N
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
28 miles, NW
Falmouth Hospital
34 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Memorial Airport
2 miles, SE
Martha's Vineyard Airport
28 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
76 miles, NW