At a Glance
Median Income
$81,875
$33,848 per capita
Home Value
$169,300
Zillow: $331,724
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
63.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
13.7% smoking rate
How Marshfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marshfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marshfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marshfield residents earn a median household income of $81,875 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,848. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marshfield is $169,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,724. Median rent is $1,136/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
33.5% of adults in Marshfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
63.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marshfield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,658/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$33,848
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,300
Rent$1,136
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$331,724
Housing Units134
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation914 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+63.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Marshfield was built in 1938.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.