Living in West Tisbury, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Tisbury · Census data 2020–2024
West Tisbury has 3,080 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $182,750 (76% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $1,302,100, the median rent is $2,350/month.
West Tisbury at a glance
- Population
- 3,080
- Median age
- 54.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $182,750State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $1,302,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,350/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Tisbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 132% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Tisbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Tisbury the median home value is $1,302,100, 291% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,350 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,920 a month in housing costs.
West Tisbury median household income
The median household income in West Tisbury is $182,750 and the income per person is $103,728. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Tisbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,353
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 53%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.76
53% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Tisbury has many vacation and second homes.
West Tisbury demographics
- Population
- 3,080
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 1,106
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Tisbury ›
Education in West Tisbury
58.5% of adults 25 and older in West Tisbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 39% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Tisbury
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
West Tisbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chilmark | 1,578 | $168,750 | $1,895,300 | $2,750 |
| Edgartown | 5,278 | $125,236 | $1,199,300 | $1,796 |
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | $1,311 |
| Aquinnah | 666 | $146,354 | $1,878,700 | — |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Tisbury, MA?
The median household income in West Tisbury is $182,750, 76% 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 West Tisbury?
The median home value in West Tisbury is $1,302,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Tisbury?
The median gross rent in West Tisbury is $2,350 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is West Tisbury, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 132% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in West Tisbury?
The median age in West Tisbury is 54.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Tisbury?
The average commute to work in West Tisbury is 17 minutes; 32.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Tisbury?
The unemployment rate in West Tisbury is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Tisbury?
58.5% of adults in West Tisbury 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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