Nantucket, Massachusetts
Score: 63

"Nantucket's many neighborhoods still bear their own distinct flavor. Siasconset is peaceful and lovely outside of wedding season, and the rugged beachfront is not overdeveloped. Nice heritage museums convey the importance of the community's whaling history—well done."

"Nantucket is great except for all the crowds in the summer and too many super-wealthy building tasteless mega-mansions."

"The stress on Nantucket is gigantic and the town meeting structure helps to threaten character, because the folks who vote have to earn their living out of the local economy—unlike second homeowners and retirees—and hence view growth and construction as good."