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Dukes County

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Dukes County, encompassing the renowned Martha's Vineyard, offers quintessential New England seaside charm blended with cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. From historic whaling towns and gingerbread cottages to tranquil farmlands and pristine beaches, it's a destination adored by both seasonal visitors and year-round locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
20,600
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.39°, -70.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$5,035
Local Cost
$3,020
Local Income
$3,750
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
20.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1154 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVY
Distance
7 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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