Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Marshfield is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 4,698. Residents earn $99,537 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Marshfield receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Marshfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marshfield is $99,537, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Marshfield among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Marshfield is $646,400, making it a premium housing market at 129% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,398 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Marshfield is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 694 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Marshfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches, including 50.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,537 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,172 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,453 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,515 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,628 |
| County GDP | $60,733M |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Healthcare | 2,243 |
| Retail | 2,499 |
| Manufacturing | 777 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $646,400 |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $775,204 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $444 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,398 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,324 |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,835 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,853/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Total Violent | 163.7/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.3/100K |
| Robbery | 3.9/100K |
| Assault | 132.5/100K |
| Total Property | 693.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 144.2/100K |
| Theft | 526.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 23.4/100K |
| Arson | 3.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1022°N, 70.6894°W |
| County FIPS | 25009 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 38 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,243 |
| Restaurants | 1,878 |
| Retail Stores | 2,499 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |