What are the schools like in Marcus Hook, PA?

Marcus Hook is served primarily by Chichester SD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Marcus Hook?

The median household income in Marcus Hook, PA is $47,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.4%.

What is the weather like in Marcus Hook, PA?

Marcus Hook has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.0 inches.

Marcus Hook, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marcus Hook, PA affordable or expensive?

Marcus Hook's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marcus Hook is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,200 and the median rent is $1,126 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marcus Hook, PA?

Marcus Hook has a violent crime rate of 288.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1195.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marcus Hook, PA a Good Place to Live?

Marcus Hook is a small town of 2,290 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,594 and a 9.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Marcus Hook stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marcus Hook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marcus Hook 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: 103.5

Marcus Hook's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marcus Hook costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Marcus Hook, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,126	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	33.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Marcus Hook's violent crime rate is 288.7 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.7 /100k

Property Crime

1195.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Marcus Hook is served primarily by Chichester SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marcus Hook, PA	National Avg
School District	Chichester SD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marcus Hook sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 12.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marcus Hook, PA
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	12.0"

Demographics

Metric	Marcus Hook, PA	National Avg
Population	2,290	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Trainer, PA 1 mi Linwood, PA 1 mi Boothwyn, PA 2 mi Claymont, DE 2 mi Pedricktown, NJ 3 mi

Marcus Hook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus Hook, PA affordable or expensive?

Marcus Hook's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Marcus Hook roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $98,200 and median rent is $1,126/month.

What is the crime rate in Marcus Hook, PA?

Marcus Hook's violent crime rate is 288.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1195.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marcus Hook?

Public schools in Marcus Hook are operated by Chichester SD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marcus Hook, PA a good place to live?

Marcus Hook, PA has a population of 2,290, a median household income of $47,594, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. 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 Marcus Hook?

Marcus Hook averages 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 12.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Marcus Hook?

The population of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania is 2,290 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marcus Hook?

Key numbers for living in Marcus Hook: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $98,200, median household income $47,594, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marcus Hook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.