Marblehead, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
20,334
Population
4,642/sq mi density
$165,859
Median Income
$94,232 per capita
$906,200
Home Value
$1,053,887 Zillow
$1,769
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
145
Violent Crime/100K
576 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$165,859 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$906,200 home value, $1,769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Marblehead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4956°N, 70.8358°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in |
Marblehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (3.3").