What are the schools like in White Island Shores, MA?

School district data for White Island Shores is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in White Island Shores?

The median household income in White Island Shores, MA is $103,372 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in White Island Shores, MA?

White Island Shores has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.2 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in White Island Shores, MA?

White Island Shores has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is White Island Shores, MA a Good Place to Live?

White Island Shores is a small town of 2,223 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $103,372 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: White Island Shores's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether White Island Shores is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All White Island Shores 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: 111.6

White Island Shores's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in White Island Shores costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	White Island Shores, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$343,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,753	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,372	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

White Island Shores's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.3 /100k

Property Crime

492.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	White Island Shores, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

White Island Shores sees average highs of 38.9°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 37.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	White Island Shores, MA
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	37.2"

Demographics

Metric	White Island Shores, MA	National Avg
Population	2,223	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buzzards Bay, MA 3 mi Onset, MA 4 mi Bourne, MA 5 mi Wareham Center, MA 6 mi Sagamore, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in White Island Shores

White Island Shores, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02538

White Island Shores vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Island Shores, MA affordable or expensive?

White Island Shores's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts White Island Shores roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $343,000 and median rent is $1,753/month.

What is the crime rate in White Island Shores, MA?

White Island Shores's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in White Island Shores?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is White Island Shores, MA a good place to live?

White Island Shores, MA has a population of 2,223, a median household income of $103,372, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 White Island Shores?

White Island Shores averages 38.9°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 37.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in White Island Shores?

White Island Shores, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02538.

What is the population of White Island Shores?

The population of White Island Shores, Massachusetts is 2,223 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White Island Shores?

Key numbers for living in White Island Shores: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $343,000, median household income $103,372, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Island Shores side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.