The Town FilesDukes County, Massachusetts
20,933 people. The median home is worth $1,165,800 (typical Massachusetts town: $510,150) and the median household earns $125,786.
Towns in Dukes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bluffs | 5,341 | $923,100 | $145,196 | 43.6 |
| Edgartown | 5,168 | $1,199,300 | $125,236 | 51.9 |
| Tisbury | 4,815 | $993,600 | $74,113 | 52.9 |
| West Tisbury | 3,555 | $1,302,100 | $182,750 | 54.8 |
| Vineyard Haven | 2,747 | $847,400 | $77,665 | 53.7 |
People and housing
| Dukes County | Typical Massachusetts town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,165,800 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,277 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $125,786 | $108,622 |
| Median age | 50.7 | 44.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.9% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 6.3% |
Jobs and pay
9,176 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,428 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 264 storm events in Dukes County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dukes County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| April 13, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4214: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| April 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4110: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| December 19, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4097: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).