Nantucket
Massachusetts
14K
Population
$136K
Median Income
$3047K
Median Home
D+28
Politics
Economy
Housing
Annual tax on median home: $3,553
Market Activity
Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly
Quality of Life
Safety & Education
This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 2.7 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).
Education attainment: 33% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.
Politics
D+28
2024 Presidential · Massachusetts was D+28 statewide
vs Massachusetts State
Real Estate
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Median home value: $3.0M
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Local News — Nantucket
Nantucket Current · 15 hours ago
Attorney General Upholds Nantucket's Vote To Legalize Short-Term Rentals, Rejecting Legal Challenge
Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and peop…
Nantucket Island Travel Guide · 15 hours ago
Maria Mitchell Assn Brings The Stargazer Circus to Nantucket: Tickets on Sale June 1
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is thrilled to present the Stargazer Circus Friday, July …
The Inquirer and Mirror · 16 hours ago
Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum opening Monday for the season
(May 18, 2026) The Egan Maritime Institute will reopen the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum f…
Bluedot Living · 16 hours ago
Remain’s Virtual Garden Tour
To: Bluedot Living. From: Remain. Subject: Our Virtual Garden Tour Series. Originally developed as p…
The Inquirer and Mirror · 11 hours ago
Attorney General signs off on short-term rental bylaw
(May 18, 2026) The Attorney General's office approved Nantucket's short-term rental zoning bylaw tha…
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