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Marshfield Hills, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,121 Population 463/sq mi density
$210,096 Median Income $88,344 per capita
$750,600 Home Value $980,794 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 571 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$210,096 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$750,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Marshfield Hills, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$210,096
180% above
$88,344 per capita
Home Value
$750,600
166% above
Zillow: $980,794
Violent Crime
131/100K
66% below
571/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.0%
87% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Marshfield Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marshfield Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
280%
Home Value
266%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marshfield Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marshfield Hills residents earn a median household income of $210,096 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,344. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Marshfield Hills is $750,600 , 166% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $980,794. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Marshfield Hills reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 571/100K.

Education

63.0% of adults in Marshfield Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marshfield Hills 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

Population2,121
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$210,096
Per Capita$88,344
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

A+
Home Value$750,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$980,794
Housing Units937
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property571/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation157 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute44 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Marshfield Hills was built in 1976.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.9% 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.