Living in Chilmark, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chilmark · Census data 2020–2024
Chilmark has 1,578 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $168,750 (62% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $1,895,300, the median rent is $2,750/month.
Chilmark at a glance
- Population
- 1,578
- Median age
- 53.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $168,750State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $1,895,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,750/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Chilmark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 237% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chilmark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chilmark the median home value is $1,895,300, 470% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,750 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Chilmark median household income
The median household income in Chilmark is $168,750 and the income per person is $95,877. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Chilmark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,582
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 63.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.71
63.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chilmark has many vacation and second homes.
Chilmark demographics
- Population
- 1,578
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 573
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chilmark ›
Education in Chilmark
68.1% of adults 25 and older in Chilmark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 34.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chilmark
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Chilmark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmark | 1,578 | $168,750 | $1,895,300 | $2,750 |
| Aquinnah | 666 | $146,354 | $1,878,700 | — |
| 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 |
| Oak Bluffs | 5,407 | $145,196 | $923,100 | $1,099 |
| Edgartown | 5,278 | $125,236 | $1,199,300 | $1,796 |
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | $1,311 |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
More for people moving to Chilmark
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What is the median household income in Chilmark, MA?
The median household income in Chilmark is $168,750, 62% 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 Chilmark?
The median home value in Chilmark is $1,895,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Chilmark?
The median gross rent in Chilmark is $2,750 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Chilmark, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 237% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Chilmark?
The median age in Chilmark is 53.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Chilmark?
The average commute to work in Chilmark is 32 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chilmark?
The unemployment rate in Chilmark is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chilmark?
68.1% of adults in Chilmark 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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