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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.
In Chilmark, about 60% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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% | |
Comparing Chilmark to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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