Leasing

Located off the coast of Massachusetts, Nantucket has welcomed generations of affluent visitors and residents. Its world-class shops, restaurants, hotels, and seaside beauty have made Nantucket one of the most popular resort destinations for upscale vacationers from around the globe. For many, the island's events and celebrations are an annual must-see.

For retailers and restaurateurs, April's Daffodil Festival starts a busy nine-month selling season that culminates with the hugely popular Christmas Stroll - a year-end shopping spree. Nantucket merchants realize annual sales that rival resort areas such as Palm Beach, Newport, and Aspen.

NIR Retail's portfolio includes 100 of the best retail and restaurant locations found on Nantucket's most popular shopping streets: Main, Centre, Federal, South Beach, and South Water Streets. Charming retail sites, surrounded by luxury yachts are also available on Old South Wharf and Straight Wharf. These premier locations provide retailers with an exceptional leasing opportunity in a unique and exclusive environment that can only be found on Nantucket Island.

By the Numbers

• Nantucket has one of the nation’s highest per capita personal incomes.
• The 2024 average single family home sale price was $4.88 million.
• The island’s summer population swells to more than 65,000.
• Each year, at least 600,000 passengers disembark steps away from our premier retail locations.
• Operates the second busiest airport in Massachusetts after Boston Logan

Accolades

• Travel + Leisure: Nantucket Ranked as one of the Top 15 Islands in the Continental U.S., 2025, 2024, 2022
• Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards: Nantucket Ranked As One Of The Best Islands in the United States, 2024, 2021
• Country Living: Nantucket #2 of The 30 Most Magical Island Getaways in the United States, 2022
• U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 All 4 White Elephant Resort Nantucket Hotels: Best in USA, Best in Massachusetts, Best in Nantucket.
• U.S. News and World Report, Top Couples Vacations
• Architectural Digest: Nantucket #15 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America, 2021

Retail Leasing Contact

Henry Wyner

Phone: 617-965-8700

Email: HWyner@NEDevelopment.com

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