What are the schools like in Marshfield, VT?

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

What is the median household income in Marshfield?

The median household income in Marshfield, VT is $74,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Marshfield, VT?

Marshfield has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 125.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Marshfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Marshfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marshfield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,300 and the median rent is $1,125 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marshfield, VT?

Marshfield has a violent crime rate of 143.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marshfield, VT a Good Place to Live?

Marshfield is a small town of 418 in Vermont, with a median household income of $74,375 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Marshfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marshfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marshfield 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: 96.2

Marshfield's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marshfield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marshfield, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,125	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marshfield's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.8 /100k

Property Crime

691.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Marshfield, VT	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	35.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marshfield sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 125.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marshfield, VT
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	125.6"

Demographics

Metric	Marshfield, VT	National Avg
Population	418	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cabot, VT 4 mi Plainfield, VT 6 mi Peacham, VT 9 mi East Montpelier, VT 9 mi Hardwick, VT 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Marshfield

Marshfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05658

Marshfield vs Other Cities

Marshfield, VT vs Cabot, VT Marshfield, VT vs Plainfield, VT Marshfield, VT vs Peacham, VT Marshfield, VT vs East Montpelier, VT Marshfield, VT vs Hardwick, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Marshfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marshfield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,300 and median rent is $1,125/month.

What is the crime rate in Marshfield, VT?

Marshfield's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marshfield?

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

Is Marshfield, VT a good place to live?

Marshfield, VT has a population of 418, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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?

Marshfield averages 25.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 125.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marshfield?

Marshfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05658.

What is the population of Marshfield?

The population of Marshfield, Vermont is 418 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marshfield?

Key numbers for living in Marshfield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $158,300, median household income $74,375, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marshfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.