City profile
Nantucket, MA
Nantucket County · Population 10,017
Nantucket is a town in Nantucket County, MA with about 10,017 residents and a typical home value near $1,465,000. It is 28 miles from Hyannis, MA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$1,465,300
Typical monthly housing
$9,315
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
194
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 39/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Coastal flooding
Nearest major airport
76 mi to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 68% Democratic / 31% Republican
Community
Population
10,017
Black population
6.8%
County
Nantucket County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 10,017 residents
- Typical home value about $1,465,000
- 28 miles from Hyannis, MA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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