Oak Bluffs, MA

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in Dukes county, is 23 miles SE of New Bedford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 67 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 3,713 people lived in Oak Bluffs.

The People and Families of Oak Bluffs

In Oak Bluffs, about 49% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Oak Bluffs; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Bluffs had a median family income of $53,841. Significantly, more adults in Oak Bluffs have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Massachusetts. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Oak Bluffs residents donated more money ($3,750) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Oak Bluffs Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Oak Bluffs are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. The housing stock in Oak Bluffs is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Oak Bluffs, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Oak Bluffs; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Oak Bluffs, MA

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

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

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

Oak Bluffs Almanac

Oak Bluffs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Oak Bluffs Public Libraries

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Oak Bluffs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oak Bluffs High Schools (2004)

MARTHAS VINEYARD REG HIGH
BOX 1385
508-693-1033
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 804 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Oak Bluffs Colleges

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