Living in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woods Hole · Census data 2020–2024
Woods Hole has 988 residents with a median age of 66. The median household income is $71,724 (31% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $877,500, the median rent is $1,311/month.
Woods Hole is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woods Hole at a glance
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 66State: 40
- Median household income
- $71,724State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $877,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Woods Hole a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 56% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woods Hole
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woods Hole the median home value is $877,500, 164% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Woods Hole median household income
The median household income in Woods Hole is $71,724 and the income per person is $69,672. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Woods Hole: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,253
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 57.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.78
57.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Woods Hole has many vacation and second homes.
Woods Hole demographics
- Population
- 988
- Median age
- 66
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 51.4%
- Households
- 534
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woods Hole ›
Education in Woods Hole
80.4% of adults 25 and older in Woods Hole have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 63.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woods Hole
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 34.7%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 22.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Woods Hole vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | $1,311 |
| Tisbury | 4,893 | $74,113 | $993,600 | $690 |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
| West Falmouth | 1,325 | $77,292 | $823,200 | $1,745 |
| Falmouth | 33,039 | $93,043 | $629,900 | $1,451 |
| Vineyard Haven | 2,469 | $77,665 | $847,400 | $1,711 |
| East Falmouth | 6,245 | $81,464 | $593,000 | $2,116 |
| Oak Bluffs | 5,407 | $145,196 | $923,100 | $1,099 |
| North Falmouth | 2,838 | $121,509 | $715,300 | $2,339 |
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What is the median household income in Woods Hole, MA?
The median household income in Woods Hole is $71,724, 31% lower 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 Woods Hole?
The median home value in Woods Hole is $877,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Woods Hole?
The median gross rent in Woods Hole is $1,311 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Woods Hole, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 56% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Woods Hole?
The median age in Woods Hole is 66 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Woods Hole?
The average commute to work in Woods Hole is 22 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woods Hole?
The unemployment rate in Woods Hole is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woods Hole?
80.4% of adults in Woods Hole 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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