Quality of Life and Culture in Oak Bluffs, MA

Overview

Oak Bluffs is a small town in the state of Massachusetts with a population of 1,372. Oak Bluffs has a four seasons climate. With a beach in close proximity you’ll find inspiration to go for walks, swims, or even picnics every day. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Very High Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (B) Good
Safety Rating: (D) Fair
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 7.5 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Oak Bluffs, MA

Employment and Income	Oak Bluffs	Massachusetts	United States
Per Capita Income	$36,819	$49,744	$32,693
Median Household Income	$50,179	$92,545	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	15.2%	5.2%	10.5%

Age	Oak Bluffs	Massachusetts	United States
Median Age	49.0	45.7	42.3

Gender	Oak Bluffs	Massachusetts	United States
Male	42.5%	48.0%	49.8%
Female	57.5%	52.0%	50.2%

Race	Oak Bluffs	Massachusetts	United States
White	78.5%	85.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	16.3%	3.3%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	3.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.2%	4.6%	5.2%

Housing Information	Oak Bluffs	Massachusetts	United States
Median Home Price	$718,400	$456,285	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$1,574	$1,206	$801
Family Households	35.7%	35.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	26.4%	26.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	53.8%	70.0%	72.9%
Renters	46.2%	30.0%	27.1%

Education	Oak Bluffs	Massachusetts	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.7%	3.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	31.3%	31.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	18.8%	16.5%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	11.3%	8.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	15.0%	24.5%	15.0%