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Crime in Nantucket summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Nantucket. Key points include:
There were 165 total crimes in Nantucket in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Nantucket is 1,115.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Nantucket is 202.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Nantucket is 912.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Nantucket is -47.35% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Nantucket Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Nantucket / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 165 | 1,115.7 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 202.9 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 162.3 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 135 | 912.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 74.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 117 | 791.1 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 47.3 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Nantucket summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Nantucket. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Nantucket is 218 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Nantucket is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Nantucket is $3,048,174.
The median income in Nantucket is $148,017.
Nantucket's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Nantucket Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Nantucket | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 457 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Nantucket, MA Weather
The average high in Nantucket is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Nantucket |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Nantucket Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Nantucket
The current population in Nantucket is 10,017. The population has increased 26.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,017 | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 10,837 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 10,479 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 10,699 | 24.3% |
| 2020 | 8,606 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 7,984 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,034 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 7,561 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 7,830 | 4.7% |
| 2015 | 7,475 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 7,787 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 7,660 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 7,780 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,798 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 7,951 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Nantucket
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Nantucket is:
71.0% White with 7,116 White residents.
6.7% African American with 668 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 56 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 127 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 347 Two Or More residents.
16.9% Hispanic with 1,695 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.7% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.9% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Nantucket
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Nantucket is 49.4% female with 4,948 female residents.
Nantucket is 50.6% male with 5,069 male residents.
| Gender | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Nantucket for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Nantucket completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Nantucket completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Nantucket completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Nantucket completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Nantucket completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Nantucket completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Nantucket completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Nantucket completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Nantucket completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Nantucket, Massachusetts
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3.1% of households in Nantucket earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Nantucket earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Nantucket earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.9% of households in Nantucket earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.4% of households in Nantucket earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in Nantucket earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.6% of households in Nantucket earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Nantucket earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in Nantucket earn $150,000 to $199,999.
39.1% of households in Nantucket earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Nantucket | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.1% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
