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Nantucket, MA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Nantucket - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,837
Residents
$109,988
Median income
$1,359,200
Median home
$3,138
Median rent (state)

Nantucket - the verdict

Nationally, Nantucket sits in the 83rd percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

83rd
percentile, household income
99th
percentile, home value
98th
percentile, median rent
59th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Nantucket, MA

Massachusetts's Nantucket is a small town, with 10,837 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Nantucket brings in $109,988 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.3%. Home values in Nantucket run a median of $1,359,200, and the median resident age is 40.3 years. Educational attainment runs 57.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 70.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Nantucket reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1115.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Massachusetts carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $3,138 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Massachusetts run around $330, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 38.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

10,837 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Massachusetts

Median Household Income

$109,988 /yr

Poverty 0.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.8 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Massachusetts average

How does Nantucket compare to other US cities?

Nantucket measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 83% higher than other cities
Home value 99% pricier than other cities
Median rent 98% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Massachusetts and the picture shifts: Nantucket ranks #90 of 149 Massachusetts cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Nantucket's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Massachusetts, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

83rdIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

83rd percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Nantucket's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Nantucket's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 48 Avg. percentile National median
Nantucket's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Nantucket's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,359,200 1st percentile more affordable than 1% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Nantucket $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Nantucket, MA Nantucket, MA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Nantucket, MA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Nantucket, MA median $109,988/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Nantucket, MA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Nantucket, MA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 57.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,837
Median Income
$109,988
Median Home Value
$1,359,200
Median Age
40.3
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Labor force participation
70.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1115.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
202.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
912.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
7.5%
Work from Home
11.0%
Other
4.0%

Based on 6,100 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Massachusetts - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$160
avg/month
Natural Gas
$110
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$330
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Massachusetts state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Massachusetts state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Nantucket sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.8
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$3,138/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
38.7 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Massachusetts

Maynard
10,663 people
Holbrook
11,320 people
Hull
10,098 people
South Yarmouth
11,642 people
Webster
12,300 people
Palmer
12,372 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Nantucket's 10,837 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Berkley, CO
10,838 people
Peru, IN
10,835 people
Forestville, MD
10,839 people
McKee, NJ
10,843 people
Boaz, AL
10,847 people
DeForest, WI
10,853 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Nantucket's $109,988 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Acton, CA
$110,000 median income
New Strawn, KS
$110,000 median income
Chaska, MN
$110,000 median income
Waverly, NE
$110,000 median income
Holden Beach, NC
$110,000 median income
Sugar Mountain, NC
$110,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Nantucket, MA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Nantucket, MA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 69.0% 7.0% 6.8% 16.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 20.0% White 69.0% Black or African American 7.0% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.8% Two or more races 16.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Nantucket compares to nearby Massachusetts cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Nantucket (this city) 10,837 $109,988
Maynard 10,663 $119,549
Holbrook 11,320 $107,768
Hull 10,098 $127,112
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MA FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Nantucket, MA?

What is the population of Nantucket, MA? +

The population of Nantucket, MA stands at 10,837 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Nantucket, MA? +

Nantucket households earn a median of $109,988 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Nantucket? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Nantucket; the closest available measure is the Massachusetts state average, a cost of living index of 105.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Massachusetts vary by metro area.

Is Nantucket, MA safe? +

Nantucket has a total crime rate of 1115.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Nantucket, MA? +

Homes in Nantucket carry a median value of $1,359,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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