Median Income
$82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.6%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$765
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.5%
303% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
29% lower than US avg
How Musquash Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,253
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$50,900
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty8.8%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$765
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units530
Rent Burden6.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+1.4%
Is Musquash a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Musquash receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Musquash offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Musquash is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Musquash is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.
Musquash has a population of 1,253 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2% |
The median household income in Musquash is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.5% |
| 303% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
The median home value in Musquash is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $765 (34% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.6% |
| Housing Units | 530 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Musquash vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 90.0 sq mi (233.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |