Living in Edgartown, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgartown · Census data 2020–2024
Edgartown has 5,278 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $125,236 (20% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $1,199,300, the median rent is $1,796/month.
Edgartown at a glance
- Population
- 5,278
- Median age
- 51.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $125,236State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $1,199,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,796/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Edgartown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 113% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edgartown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgartown the median home value is $1,199,300, 260% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,796 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,996 a month in housing costs.
Edgartown median household income
The median household income in Edgartown is $125,236 and the income per person is $100,312. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Edgartown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,047
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 64.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.92
64.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Edgartown has many vacation and second homes.
Edgartown demographics
- Population
- 5,278
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 29.7%
- Households
- 1,786
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgartown ›
Education in Edgartown
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Edgartown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgartown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Edgartown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgartown | 5,278 | $125,236 | $1,199,300 | $1,796 |
| Oak Bluffs | 5,407 | $145,196 | $923,100 | $1,099 |
| Vineyard Haven | 2,469 | $77,665 | $847,400 | $1,711 |
| West Tisbury | 3,080 | $182,750 | $1,302,100 | $2,350 |
| Tisbury | 4,893 | $74,113 | $993,600 | $690 |
| Seconsett Island | 168 | $82,875 | $1,152,300 | — |
| Popponesset | 563 | $102,357 | $720,900 | — |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
| New Seabury | 726 | $212,750 | $954,700 | $3,146 |
More for people moving to Edgartown
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What is the median household income in Edgartown, MA?
The median household income in Edgartown is $125,236, 20% 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 Edgartown?
The median home value in Edgartown is $1,199,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Edgartown?
The median gross rent in Edgartown is $1,796 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Edgartown, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 113% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Edgartown?
The median age in Edgartown is 51.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Edgartown?
The average commute to work in Edgartown is 12 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgartown?
The unemployment rate in Edgartown is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgartown?
56.3% of adults in Edgartown 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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