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Nantucket, Massachusetts

CDP · Nantucket County

At a glance

10,017
Population
$1,465,300
Median home value (all homes)
383% above U.S. median
$3,157,063
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,228/mo
Median rent
65% above U.S. median
$148,017
Median household income
88% above U.S. median
16.3 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
6.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 215 — 115% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing401% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities50% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost39% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college42 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates52.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Nantucket Economic Development
The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) is Nantucket's Planning and Economic Development Commission charged with comprehensive planning for the Island and making recommendations to implement plans for the physical, social, and economic development of the County and Town.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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