Dukes County

MA · Pop. 52,894 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Dukes County is a suburban county in MA with a population of approximately 52,894.

$/Acre: $7,098

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 55.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index131.7

Median Household Income$65,999

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,098

Median Home Price$398K

Acres for Sale4599

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,134 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K326

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate