Chilmark, MA

Chilmark, Massachusetts

Chilmark, Massachusetts, in Dukes county, is 22 miles SE of New Bedford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 72 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 843 people in the town.

The People and Families of Chilmark

In Chilmark, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chilmark had a median family income of $63,750. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Chilmark. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($29,050) in Chilmark. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Chilmark Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Chilmark is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Chilmark contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Chilmark, 80% of commuters drive to work. Chilmark is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Chilmark strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Chilmark, MA

Comparing Chilmark to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Chilmark Almanac

Chilmark Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chilmark Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chilmark, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chilmark Public Libraries

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Chilmark Colleges

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