Town of
Edgartown
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-627-6180
Town Administrator:
James HagertySelect Board:
Michael Donaroma
Margaret Serpa
Arthur Smadbeck
Annual Town Meeting:
April 9, 2024April, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
April 11, 2024April, Thursday following 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 5,302 | |
| Population Density | 198 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,089 | |
| Income Per Capita | $67,275 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $2,088,390 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 75% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,056,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,893 | |
| Total Households | 1,505 | |
| Average Household Size | 3.39 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $2.52 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $2.52 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $54,995,499 | |
| Total Expenditures | $40,242,783 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $31,940,517 | |
| State Aid | $3,567,833 | |
| Local Receipts | $7,598,742 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
As the oldest settlement on Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown remains a popular tourist destination with historic houses and whaling ports that have been preserved. Today, the harbor hosts yachting events that are an attraction in the summer.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,671 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 26.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 54 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Martha's Vineyard Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Dylan Fernandes