Living in Marlow, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlow · Census data 2020–2024
Marlow has 855 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $110,455 (12% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $325,400, the median rent is $1,154/month.
Marlow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marlow at a glance
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 52.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $110,455State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $325,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,154/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Marlow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlow the median home value is $325,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,854 a month in housing costs.
Marlow median household income
The median household income in Marlow is $110,455 and the income per person is $42,319. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Marlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 432
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.63
Marlow demographics
- Population
- 855
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 324
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlow ›
Education in Marlow
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Marlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlow
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Marlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 855 | $110,455 | $325,400 | $1,154 |
| Alstead | 1,551 | $64,526 | $271,600 | — |
| Stoddard | 1,072 | $94,904 | $330,300 | $895 |
| Acworth | 851 | $82,917 | $273,000 | $1,352 |
| Washington | 1,208 | $89,453 | $358,600 | $1,106 |
| Lempster | 953 | $86,607 | $241,900 | — |
| Gilsum | 716 | $80,417 | $241,500 | $1,575 |
| Sullivan | 687 | $106,667 | $236,500 | $1,225 |
| Langdon | 805 | $97,917 | $281,900 | $1,417 |
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What is the median household income in Marlow, NH?
The median household income in Marlow is $110,455, 12% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marlow?
The median home value in Marlow is $325,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Marlow?
The median gross rent in Marlow is $1,154 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Marlow, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New Hampshire median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Marlow?
The median age in Marlow is 52.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Marlow?
The average commute to work in Marlow is 35 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlow?
The unemployment rate in Marlow is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlow?
33.4% of adults in Marlow have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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