Cape Cod & the Islands, MA relocation guide
Moving to Nantucket, MA
$1,465,300Median home value
NantucketArea
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About Nantucket
The historic whaling port at the heart of Nantucket island, 30 miles out to sea. Housing is famously expensive: antique sea captains' homes and shingle cottages on cobblestone streets. Summer brings crowds; winter brings quiet and nor'easters.
Home prices in Nantucket
The median home value in Nantucket is $1,465,300.
Top places in Nantucket
- Main Street — cobblestone downtown with shops and restaurants
- Nantucket Whaling Museum — Nantucket Historical Association
- Brant Point Lighthouse — harbor landmark
- Jetties Beach — calm Nantucket Sound beach
Commuting from Nantucket
- Nantucket Memorial Airport has year-round flights to Boston, New York, and Washington.
- Ferries from Hyannis; no rail.
- The NRTA Wave shuttle circles the island.
Nantucket FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Nantucket, MA?
The median home value in Nantucket is $1,465,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Nantucket, MA?
Nantucket Memorial Airport has year-round flights to Boston, New York, and Washington.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.