At a Glance
Median Income
$165,859
$94,232 per capita
Home Value
$906,200
Zillow: $1,005,541
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Marblehead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marblehead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marblehead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marblehead residents earn a median household income of $165,859 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,232. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marblehead is $906,200 , 221% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,005,541. Median rent is $1,769/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Marblehead reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 554/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.9% of adults in Marblehead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marblehead has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population20,334
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density4,642/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$165,859
Per Capita$94,232
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$906,200
Rent$1,769
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$1,005,541
Housing Units8,794
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property554/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary49/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.9%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Marblehead was built in 1946.
29.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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