Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Handlebar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Museum of African American History
Museum
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
Aquarium
Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum
Museum
Quaker Meeting House
Museum
Hadwen House
Museum
Historic Mitchell House
Museum
Thomas Macy House
Museum
Fire Hose Cart House
Museum
Greater Light
Museum
Old Gaol
Museum
Dreamland 3
Cinema
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Museum
Peter Foulger Museum
Museum
White Heron Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
First Congregational Church Bell Tower Climb
Attraction
Oldest House
Museum
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (7) F
The Chicken Box
Bar
Kitty Murtaghs
Bar
Kitty Murtaghs
Bar
The Gazebo
Bar
Rose and Crown
Bar
The Juice Bar
Sweets
Steamboat Wharf Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Petticoat Row Bakery
Bakery
Something Natural
Bakery
Parks (12) A+
Consue Springs
Park
Dead Horse Valley
Park
Mill Hill Park
Park
Nantucket Historic District
Park
Greater Light Garden
Park
Winter Park
Park
Lilly Pond
Park
Labyrinth Nantucket Land Bank
Park
Camp Richard Boy Scouts Camp
Park
Coffin Park
Park
Lily Pond Park
Park
Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge
Park
Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Park
Shops (10) F
J McLaughlin
Clothing
Hepburn
Clothing
Mitchell's Book Corner
Books
Milly and grace
Clothing
The lion's paw
Furniture
Vineyard Vines
Clothing
Hospital Thrift Shop
Clothing
The Sunken Ship
Clothing
Sara Campbell
Clothing
Island Treasures
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Nantucket.
Public Transit Stops (86)
Stops & Stations A+
Freedom Square
Bus Stop
Atlantic Avenue/Prospect Street
Bus Stop
Union Street/Orange Street
Bus Stop
Bayberry Court
Bus Stop
Dave Street Park & Ride Lot
Bus Stop
Anna Drive
Bus Stop
Pleasant Street/5 Corners
Bus Stop
York Street/Pleasant Street
Bus Stop
West York Street/5 Corners
Bus Stop
Landmark House
Bus Stop
York Street/Orange Street
Bus Stop
West Dover Street/Orange Street
Bus Stop
Newtown Road
Bus Stop
Waydale Road
Bus Stop
East Dover Street
Bus Stop
MacLean Lane
Bus Stop
The Old Mill
Bus Stop
Francis Street/Union Street
Bus Stop
Trotters Lane
Bus Stop
Milestone Lane
Bus Stop
Francis Street/Washington Street
Bus Stop
Rotary/Old South Road
Bus Stop
The Muse Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Milestone Road/Water Company
Bus Stop
Brinda Lane
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Nantucket is 209/100 - which is 57% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime B-

Nantucket crime rates are 1,978 per 100k, which is 42% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,708 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
270 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Nantucket is $107,868 - which is 52% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$107,868 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Nantucket Fire Department
Fire Station
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Hospital
Nantucket Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Nantucket Police Department Headquarters
Police
Nantucket County Sheriff
Police
State Police Nantucket Barracks
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C-

Nantucket home prices are $1,017,600 - which is 198% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$1,017,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
9.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Nantucket graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Cyrus Peirce
Nantucket Elementary
Nantucket Intermediate School
Montessori Children'S House Of Nantucket
Nantucket Lighthouse School
Nantucket New School
High Schools (1) D-
Nantucket High
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ratings F

Nantucket has an overall rating of 26% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Nantucket, MA Area Guide

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Nantucket Area Facts

  • Nantucket has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Nantucket crime rates are 42% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Nantucket is 57% higher than the Massachusetts average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Nantucket? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Consue Springs
      Dead Horse Valley
      Mill Hill Park
      Nantucket Historic District
      Greater Light Garden
      Winter Park
      Lilly Pond
      Labyrinth Nantucket Land Bank

      Entertainment

      Museum of African American History
      Maria Mitchell Aquarium
      Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum
      Quaker Meeting House
      Hadwen House
      Historic Mitchell House
      Thomas Macy House
      Fire Hose Cart House

      Food & Drink

      The Chicken Box
      Kitty Murtaghs
      Kitty Murtaghs
      The Gazebo
      Rose and Crown
      The Juice Bar
      Steamboat Wharf Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Nantucket? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Nantucket.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Nantucket? The cost of living in Nantucket is 209/100 - which is 57% higher than Massachusetts.
      Nantucket
      209

      109% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Nantucket? Nantucket crime rates are 1,978, which are 42% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,978 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Nantucket? The median income in Nantucket is $107,868 which is 52% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $107,86895% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,91867% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Nantucket a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Nantucket Cottage Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Nantucket home prices? Nantucket home prices are $1,017,600 - which is 198% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $1,017,600451% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,79289% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Nantucket have good schools? The Nantucket graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      37% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Nantucket a good place to live? Nantucket has an overall rating of 26% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      26%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      26%

      2 total surveys

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