Oak Bluffs town, Massachusetts
Oak Bluffs town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oak Bluffs town is a geographic entity located in Dukes County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,428. The land area covers 7.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,428 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,944 | ±333 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,664 | ±423 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,944 | ±333 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,720 | ±354 |
| Median Home Value | $923,100 | ±$132,448 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,099 | ±$666 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $145,196 | ±$37,475 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,577 | ±$19,790 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 115 | ±80 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% | ±7.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,764 | ±474 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±8.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,407 (2024)
ID: 166485
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 2490, OAK BLUFFS MA 02557-2490
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GUS Population: 21,061 (2024)
ID: 212030
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 190, EDGARTOWN MA 02539-0190
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Oak Bluffs | 09-12 | Oak Bluffs, MA | |
| Regular School Oak Bluffs | PK-08 | Oak Bluffs, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-07 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Marston Mills, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Mattapoisett, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Centerville, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chilmark, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | East Falmouth, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL INC
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Hospital | City address association | ONE HOSPITAL ROAD, FIRST FL, WING 5, PO BOX 1477, OAK BLUFFS, MA, 02557 |
(508) 693-0410
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Cape Cod Community College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, 02668-1599 |
5083622131
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OAK BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 56R SCHOOL STREET, OAK BLUFFS, MA, 02557 |
(508) 693-9433
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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College | 19.8 mi away | 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532-1803 |
5088305000
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VINEYARD HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 200 MAIN STREET, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA, 02568 |
(508) 696-4210
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Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
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College Vocational | 20.0 mi away | 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA, 02532 |
5087597711285
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EDGARTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 26 WEST TISBURY ROAD, EDGARTOWN, MA, 02539 |
(508) 627-4221
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Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
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College Vocational | 24.2 mi away | 1872 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, 02746-2114 |
5089958711
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FALMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 300 MAIN ST., FALMOUTH, MA, 02540 |
(508) 457-2555
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WOODS HOLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 581 WOODS HOLE RD., WOODS HOLE, MA, 02543 |
(508) 548-8961
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EDGARTOWN, MA US, located 5.3 miles from Oak Bluffs town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.1° | 25.6° | 32.9° | 4.10" | 8.8" |
| February | 41.5° | 26.8° | 34.1° | 3.57" | 8.1" |
| March | 46.4° | 31.7° | 39.0° | 4.80" | 4.7" |
| April | 55.4° | 39.5° | 47.5° | 4.18" | 0.3" |
| May | 64.9° | 48.6° | 56.7° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.8° | 57.6° | 65.7° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.4° | 64.2° | 72.3° | 2.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 63.9° | 71.9° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.0° | 58.4° | 66.2° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.0° | 48.2° | 56.1° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.4° | 39.7° | 47.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.5° | 31.3° | 38.4° | 4.84" | 3.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bluffs CDP | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Vineyard Haven CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Edgartown CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Falmouth CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Teaticket CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Woods Hole CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500750390. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.