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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.
In Edgartown, about 51% of adults are married.
The people of Edgartown are more likely male than female.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Edgartown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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