What are the schools like in Marshfield Hills, MA?

School district data for Marshfield Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Marshfield Hills?

The median household income in Marshfield Hills, MA is $164,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Marshfield Hills, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marshfield Hills, MA affordable or expensive?

Marshfield Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marshfield Hills is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $709,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marshfield Hills, MA?

Marshfield Hills has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Marshfield Hills, MA?

Marshfield Hills has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

Is Marshfield Hills, MA a Good Place to Live?

Marshfield Hills is a small town of 2,458 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $164,571 . Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Marshfield Hills stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Marshfield Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marshfield Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Marshfield Hills's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marshfield Hills costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Marshfield Hills, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$709,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$164,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marshfield Hills's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.3 /100k

Property Crime

492.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Marshfield Hills, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marshfield Hills sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marshfield Hills, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Marshfield Hills, MA	National Avg
Population	2,458	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	48.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Marshfield Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshfield Hills, MA affordable or expensive?

Marshfield Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Marshfield Hills roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $709,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Marshfield Hills, MA?

Marshfield Hills's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marshfield Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Marshfield Hills, MA a good place to live?

Marshfield Hills, MA has a population of 2,458, a median household income of $164,571, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Marshfield Hills?

Marshfield Hills averages 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Marshfield Hills?

The population of Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts is 2,458 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marshfield Hills?

Key numbers for living in Marshfield Hills: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $709,300, median household income $164,571, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marshfield Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.