Nantucket County

MA · Pop. 25,880 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Nantucket County is a rural county in MA with a population of approximately 25,880.

$/Acre: $3,975

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 17.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.16%

Cost of Living Index125.9

Median Household Income$38,684

Poverty Rate9.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,975

Median Home Price$305K

Acres for Sale569

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,997 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)127 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K577

Property Crime /100K645

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyStrong