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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 $1,005,541 Zillow
$1,769 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 554 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, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$906,200 home value, $1,769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Marblehead, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$165,859
121% above
$94,232 per capita
Home Value
$906,200
221% above
Zillow: $1,005,541
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
52% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
128% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
20% below
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)

Income
221%
Home Value
321%
Rent
152%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
228%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
28%
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.