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Marshfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,698
Population
930/sq mi density
$99,537
Median Income
$54,172 per capita
$646,400
Home Value
$775,204 Zillow
$1,398
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
124
Violent Crime/100K
275 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$99,537 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$646,400 home value, $1,398/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$646,400
129% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
20% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,033
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$646,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$775,204
Median Sale Price
$680,000
Median List Price
$799,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.9%
Owner-Occupied
33.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,398/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,324/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
54 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
23.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$444
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $646,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $775,204 |
| Median Sale Price | $680,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $444 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,398 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,324 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 54 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $444 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,033 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 32.8% |