What are the schools like in Nantucket, MA?

Nantucket is served primarily by Nantucket. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Nantucket?

The median household income in Nantucket, MA is $131,736 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Nantucket, MA?

Nantucket has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Nantucket, MA affordable or expensive?

Nantucket's cost of living index is 115, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nantucket is 15% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,182,100 and the median rent is $2,342 per month.

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

Nantucket has a violent crime rate of 202.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 912.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nantucket, MA a Good Place to Live?

Nantucket is a small city of 10,479 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $131,736 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 115 (US average = 100), which is 15% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nantucket is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 115.1

Nantucket's overall cost of living index is 115.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nantucket costs roughly 15% more than the average American city.

Metric	Nantucket, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,182,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,342	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$131,736	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nantucket's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

202.9 /100k

Property Crime

912.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Nantucket is served primarily by Nantucket. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nantucket, MA	National Avg
School District	Nantucket	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nantucket sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 75.4°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nantucket, MA
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	75.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Nantucket, MA	National Avg
Population	10,479	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madaket, MA 5 mi Siasconset, MA 6 mi Edgartown, MA 23 mi West Yarmouth, MA 27 mi Oak Bluffs, MA 27 mi

ZIP Codes in Nantucket

Nantucket, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02554

Nantucket vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nantucket, MA affordable or expensive?

Nantucket's cost of living index is 115, where 100 is the national average. That puts Nantucket roughly 15% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,182,100 and median rent is $2,342/month.

What is the crime rate in Nantucket, MA?

Nantucket's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 912.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nantucket?

Public schools in Nantucket are operated by Nantucket. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nantucket, MA a good place to live?

Nantucket, MA has a population of 10,479, a median household income of $131,736, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Nantucket?

Nantucket averages 39.5°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nantucket?

Nantucket, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02554.

What is the population of Nantucket?

The population of Nantucket, Massachusetts is 10,479 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nantucket?

Key numbers for living in Nantucket: cost of living index 115 (100 = US average), median home $1,182,100, median household income $131,736, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nantucket side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.