At a Glance
Median Income
$100,250
$55,123 per capita
Home Value
$333,800
Zillow: $456,643
Median Rent
$932/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
11.7% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marblehead residents earn a median household income of $100,250 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,123. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,074 business establishments, including 278 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marblehead is $333,800 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,643. Median rent is $932/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
41.4% of adults in Marblehead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marblehead has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population957
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,250
Per Capita$55,123
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$333,800
Rent$932
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$456,643
Housing Units1,092
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation603 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Marblehead was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.