Marblehead, MA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Marblehead, Massachusetts

Life in Marblehead research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Marblehead over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Marblehead based on the most recently available data.

20,413 Population
$1,026,798 Median home value
$182,132 Median income
176 Cost of living +76% vs US
$1,764 Median rent
2.6% Unemployment
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Marblehead SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 9.5/10
Affordability 7/10
Diversity 5/10
Safety 8.5/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 10/10
Commute 3/10

Crime in Marblehead summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Marblehead. Key points include:

  • There were 149 total crimes in Marblehead in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Marblehead is 721.7 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Marblehead is 145.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Marblehead is 576.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Marblehead is -65.94% below the national average.

149
Total Crimes
-65.94%
Below National Average
Marblehead
US

Crime In Marblehead Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Marblehead
/ 100k People
Massachusetts
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 149 721.7 1,426.8 2,119.2
Violent Crime 30 145.3 314.7 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 1.8 5.0
Robbery 1 4.8 36.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 22 106.6 249.3 256.0
Property Crime 119 576.4 1,112.1 1,760.0
Burglary 14 67.8 130.3 229.0
Larceny 99 479.5 876.3 1,272.0
Car Theft 6 29.1 105.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Marblehead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Marblehead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Marblehead is 176 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Marblehead is 1.8x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Marblehead is $1,026,798.

  • The median income in Marblehead is $182,132.

176
Marblehead's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Marblehead
US

Cost Of Living In Marblehead Comparison Table

Living Expense Marblehead Massachusetts National Average
Overall 176 130 100
Services 106 110 100
Groceries 114 115 100
Health 324 168 100
Housing 117 117 100
Transportation 111 115 100
Utilities 118 114 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Marblehead, MA Weather

  • The average high in Marblehead is None° and the average low is None°.

  • There are None days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.

StatMarblehead
Average Annual HighNone
Average Annual LowNone
Annual Precipitation DaysNone
Average Annual PrecipitationNone
Average Annual SnowfallNone
None°
Average High
None
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

1 Reviews & Comments About Marblehead

HomeSnacks User · 2018-08-03 16:07:11.521613
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This was a nice town to live for a few months to raise my child. It was quiet and the people were nice, however nosy. It is a beautiful place to walk around but it is far from the city and affordable grocery stores. The downtown has a lot of nice stores and coffee shops, but a bit overpriced. The history is very interesting to witness.

It is definitely a beautiful old town, but with that comes a pricetag. I was unable to stay long because rent was high and it took a long time to get to an affordable grocery store. Living here would have been a long commute to my job, so unfortunately we had to leave. If I could afford to live there I would

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Marblehead Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Marblehead

The current population in Marblehead is 20,413. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 20,413 0.4%
2023 20,334 -0.1%
2022 20,350 -0.2%
2021 20,397 -0.6%
2020 20,530 0.1%
2019 20,500 0.1%
2018 20,488 0.5%
2017 20,393 0.1%
2016 20,363 0.5%
2015 20,270 0.5%
2014 20,163 1.0%
2013 19,958 0.4%
2012 19,879 0.3%
2011 19,811 0.1%
2010 19,797 -

Race / Ethnicity in Marblehead

White 93.0% (18,991)
African American 0.6% (118)
American Indian 0.4% (73)
Asian 1.4% (295)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.3% (65)
Two Or More 2.2% (456)
Hispanic 2.0% (415)
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Marblehead is:

  • 93.0% White with 18,991 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 118 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 73 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 295 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 65 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 456 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 415 Hispanic residents.

Race Marblehead MA USA
White 93.0% 66.6% 57.4%
African American 0.6% 6.4% 11.9%
American Indian 0.4% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.4% 7.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 1.2% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.2% 5.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 2.0% 13.3% 19.3%

Gender in Marblehead

Female 52.9% (10,799)
Male 47.1% (9,614)
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  • Marblehead is 52.9% female with 10,799 female residents.

  • Marblehead is 47.1% male with 9,614 male residents.

Gender Marblehead MA USA
Female 52.9% 51.1% 50.5%
Male 47.1% 48.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Marblehead for adults over 25

< 9th Grade -0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade 1.0% (204)
High School / GED 7.0% (1,428)
Some College 8.0% (1,633)
Associate's Degree 6.0% (1,224)
Bachelor's Degree 41.0% (8,369)
Master's Degree 26.0% (5,307)
Professional Degree 7.0% (1,428)
Doctorate Degree 4.0% (816)
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  • -0.0% of adults in Marblehead completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Marblehead completed 9-12th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Marblehead completed high school / ged.

  • 8.0% of adults in Marblehead completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Marblehead completed associate's degree.

  • 41.0% of adults in Marblehead completed bachelor's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Marblehead completed master's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Marblehead completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Marblehead completed doctorate degree.

Education Marblehead MA USA
< 9th Grade -0.0% 6.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 7.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 8.0% 14.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 41.0% 25.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 26.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 7.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Marblehead, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000 2.9% (59,103)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% (55,409)
$15,000 to $24,999 3.0% (60,581)
$25,000 to $34,999 2.0% (40,633)
$35,000 to $49,999 5.5% (111,804)
$50,000 to $74,999 6.6% (134,707)
$75,000 to $99,999 5.8% (117,961)
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% (305,370)
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% (191,102)
$200,000 or more 47.3% (964,624)
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  • 2.9% of households in Marblehead earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Marblehead earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Marblehead earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Marblehead earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Marblehead earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Marblehead earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Marblehead earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Marblehead earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Marblehead earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 47.3% of households in Marblehead earn $200,000 or more.

Income Marblehead MA USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.3% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.0% 5.5% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.0% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.5% 7.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 6.6% 12.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.8% 10.7% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 17.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 11.9% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 47.3% 22.3% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)