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West Tisbury, MA

West Tisbury, MA.

Population: 2,718 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West Tisbury, MA is $1.70M — up 3.3% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$1.70M

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.70M
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+118.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$1.70M
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
23
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School (District), Up-Island Regional
Schools include
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School, West Tisbury Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (17.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Cape Cod National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
46
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-137 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,434
Households with broadband internet
87.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,639
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
75

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West TisburyState medianUS median
Median home value$1.70M$625,940$289,727
Median annual property tax$6,434$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in West Tisbury, MA?
$1.70M.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Tisbury, MA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in West Tisbury, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Tisbury, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Tisbury, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Tisbury, MA?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in West Tisbury, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Tisbury, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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