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Oak Bluffs, MA


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women105
Well-Paid Single Men105
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults106
Median Family Income93
People in Middle Class or Better72
People Above Poverty72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use96

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Affordability of Rents14

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