What are the schools like in Edgartown, MA?

Edgartown is served primarily by Edgartown. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1.

What is the median household income in Edgartown?

The median household income in Edgartown, MA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Edgartown, MA?

Edgartown has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

Edgartown, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Edgartown, MA?

Edgartown has a violent crime rate of 387.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 775.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edgartown, MA a Good Place to Live?

Edgartown is a small town of 610 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Edgartown stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Edgartown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edgartown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Edgartown metro area.

Metric	Edgartown, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Edgartown's violent crime rate is 387.5 per 100,000 residents — 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

387.5 /100k

Property Crime

775.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Edgartown is served primarily by Edgartown. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edgartown, MA	National Avg
School District	Edgartown	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edgartown sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 80.4°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edgartown, MA
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	80.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Edgartown, MA	National Avg
Population	610	—
Median Age	63.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	8.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	37.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oak Bluffs, MA 5 mi Vineyard Haven, MA 7 mi Falmouth, MA 12 mi Seconsett Island, MA 12 mi Woods Hole, MA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Edgartown

Edgartown, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02539

Edgartown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgartown, MA affordable or expensive?

Edgartown has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Edgartown, MA?

Edgartown's violent crime rate is 387.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 775.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edgartown?

Public schools in Edgartown are operated by Edgartown. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 58.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edgartown, MA a good place to live?

Edgartown, MA has a population of 610, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Edgartown?

Edgartown averages 40.1°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edgartown?

Edgartown, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02539.

What is the population of Edgartown?

The population of Edgartown, Massachusetts is 610 with a median age of 63.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edgartown?

Key numbers for living in Edgartown: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgartown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.