Nantucket, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Nantucket, Massachusetts Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,606
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
7.1%
Median Home
$1,017,600
Median Income
$107,868
Median Rent
$1,792
Nantucket SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Nantucket, MA Crime Report
228
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,985.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.37%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Nantucket / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 228 | 1,985.4 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 156.7 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.7 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 113.2 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 210 | 1,828.6 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 78.4 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 198 | 1,724.1 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 26.1 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Nantucket, MA Cost Of Living
198
Nantucket's Overall Cost Of Living
Nantucket's Overall Cost Of Living
2.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Nantucket | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 386 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Nantucket in Massachusetts
Map Of Nantucket, MA
Best Places Around Nantucket
1
East Falmouth, MA
Population 6,163
2
South Yarmouth, MA
Population 10,598
3
Bliss Corner, MA
Population 5,272
4
West Yarmouth, MA
Population 6,388
Population over time in Nantucket
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,606 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 8,034 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 7,561 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 7,830 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 7,475 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 7,787 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 7,660 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 7,780 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,798 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 7,951 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nantucket
| Race | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.5% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.6% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Nantucket
| Gender | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nantucket for adults over 25
| Education | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Nantucket, Massachusetts
| Income | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.3% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
