Profile for West Tisbury, Massachusetts, MA

West Tisbury is on Martha's Vineyard.

Some houses here are occupied by descendants of 19th-century ship captains.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 1. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.4 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· David McCullough, historian

Local festivals include:

• Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair - Aug. 16-18, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Cedar Tree Neck Nature Preserve, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, Sepiessa Point Reservation

Historic sites and museums: Mayhew Chapel and Indian Burial Ground

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

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9% of West Tisbury residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the West Tisbury ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in West Tisbury was $31,021, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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53% of West Tisbury residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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West Tisbury festival dates:

• Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair - Aug. 16-18, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in West Tisbury, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $667.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,236.

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Libraries in West Tisbury include Music Street Annex, West Tisbury Free Public Library ... View libraries

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The average commute time for West Tisbury workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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