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Marshfield
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Marshfield is a suburb of Boston with a population of 25,793. Marshfield is in Plymouth County. Living in Marshfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Marshfield there are a lot of parks. Residents of Marshfield tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Marshfield are highly rated.

About

About Marshfield...
Population
25,793

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$488,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,334
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    19%
  • Own
    81%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    73.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    18.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    32.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    160.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    14.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Marshfield

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$109,841
National
$69,021

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