SiasconsetMA
This town in Massachusetts has a population of 204.
Is Siasconset a good place to live?
Siasconset’s average commute is 9 minutes, below both Massachusetts’ towns (30 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). No town among the 284 in Massachusetts we compare has a higher age of the median resident than Siasconset. Siasconset’s density of trails is 3.8 miles per square mile, above both the Massachusetts town median (1.8) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Tom Nevers, at 145 acres. Siasconset has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Siasconset stand out
Where Siasconset beats most towns.
204 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Siasconset.
Siasconset stands out in Massachusetts and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
Most working residents leave Siasconset for work: only 3% work in town. The town had 268 jobs in 2023, up 164 from 2013. The top destinations are Nantucket (46%), Boston (8%) and Barnstable Town (3%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
| Siasconset | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 37% | 6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The FEMA risk score in Siasconset is higher than in the typical Massachusetts or U.S. town
Of the losses FEMA expects in Siasconset, 79% come from hurricanes and 16% from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Siasconset, nearly a third of the land is conserved
Trails run 9.1 miles in 4 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Siasconset: 4, covering 158 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tom Nevers | 0.9 mi | 145 |
| 2. Willfield | 0.1 mi | 6 |
| 3. Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Siasconset’s year
Of the 284 Massachusetts towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Siasconset. July afternoons reach 76° and January nights drop to 26°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Siasconset is
Nearly a fifth of adults get no exercise outside work in Siasconset. The town does better than the Massachusetts average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 2. Two figures for adults locally: 84% had a checkup this year, 8.9% smoke cigarettes.
| Siasconset | Massachusetts towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 82% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 11% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 28% | 35% |
| What stands out | Siasconset | MA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 11.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.9% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Siasconset sells for about $4.2M
Among households in Siasconset, 94% live in a home they own.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Siasconset
Moving to Siasconset: who provides what
Siasconset is unincorporated, so Nantucket County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Every workday, about 264 people come to Siasconset for work
Where Siasconset’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Siasconset; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Siasconset residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Massachusetts.
Questions about Siasconset
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