Living in Aquinnah, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aquinnah · Census data 2020–2024
Aquinnah has 666 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $146,354 (41% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $1,878,700.
Aquinnah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aquinnah at a glance
- Population
- 666
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $146,354State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $1,878,700State: $562,100
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Aquinnah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 234% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aquinnah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aquinnah the median home value is $1,878,700, 465% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Aquinnah median household income
The median household income in Aquinnah is $146,354 and the income per person is $85,458. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Aquinnah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 549
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 55.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.72
55.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Aquinnah has many vacation and second homes.
Aquinnah demographics
- Population
- 666
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aquinnah ›
Education in Aquinnah
65.5% of adults 25 and older in Aquinnah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 31.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aquinnah
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 52.1%
- Drive alone
- 39.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Aquinnah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinnah | 666 | $146,354 | $1,878,700 | — |
| Chilmark | 1,578 | $168,750 | $1,895,300 | $2,750 |
| West Tisbury | 3,080 | $182,750 | $1,302,100 | $2,350 |
| Vineyard Haven | 2,469 | $77,665 | $847,400 | $1,711 |
| Tisbury | 4,893 | $74,113 | $993,600 | $690 |
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | $1,311 |
| Oak Bluffs | 5,407 | $145,196 | $923,100 | $1,099 |
| Dartmouth | 33,328 | $99,839 | $496,500 | $1,462 |
| Edgartown | 5,278 | $125,236 | $1,199,300 | $1,796 |
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What is the median household income in Aquinnah, MA?
The median household income in Aquinnah is $146,354, 41% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aquinnah?
The median home value in Aquinnah is $1,878,700, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
Is Aquinnah, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 234% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Aquinnah?
The median age in Aquinnah is 47.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Aquinnah?
The average commute to work in Aquinnah is 20 minutes; 52.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aquinnah?
The unemployment rate in Aquinnah is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aquinnah?
65.5% of adults in Aquinnah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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