Edgartown, MA

Edgartown, Massachusetts

Edgartown, Massachusetts, in Dukes county, is 27 miles SE of New Bedford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 72 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 3,779 residents.

The People and Families of Edgartown

In Edgartown, about 51% of adults are married.

The people of Edgartown are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgartown had a median family income of $55,153. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Edgartown. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($7,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Edgartown. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Edgartown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Edgartown was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Edgartown have gone up relatively recently. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Edgartown, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Edgartown it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Edgartown, MA

Comparing Edgartown 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Edgartown Almanac

Edgartown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Edgartown Public Libraries

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Edgartown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Edgartown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Edgartown, 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

Edgartown Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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