Nantucket

Nantucket County, MA

Population

14,065

Walk Score

77 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$2,052

Median home value

$1,265,600

Settled

1641

Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) south of the Cape Cod peninsula. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town and County of Nantucket, a combined county/town government. Nantucket is the southeasternmost town in Massachusetts. The name "Nantucket" is adapted from similar Algonquian names for the island.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

Nantucket Historic District · listed 1966

Notable landmarks

Brant Point Light Station · listed 1987
Coffin, Jethro, House · listed 1968
Nantucket Light
Sankaty Head Light · listed 1987

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