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Marblehead, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

20,413
Population
$943,900
Median home value (all homes)
211% above U.S. median
$1,058,534
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,764/mo
Median rent
31% above U.S. median
$182,132
Median household income
132% above U.S. median
32.9 min
Average commute
95.7%
Homes with broadband
87.3%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 167 — 67% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing229% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities20% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost22% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates99.2%
College graduates78.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Marblehead Economic Development
The Department of Community Development and Planning is responsible for a wide range of activities throughout Marblehead including land use planning, economic development, housing projects, historic preservation, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. The department coordinates the Town’s efforts with state agencies and regional planning commissions and oversees the operations of the following regulatory boards: Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Old and Historic Districts Commission, Design Review Board, and Community Development.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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