Living in Marblehead, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marblehead · Census data 2020–2024
Marblehead has 876 residents with a median age of 61.2. The median household income is $96,250 (35% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $376,400, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Marblehead is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marblehead at a glance
- Population
- 876
- Median age
- 61.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $96,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $376,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Marblehead a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marblehead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marblehead the median home value is $376,400, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,472 a month in housing costs.
Marblehead median household income
The median household income in Marblehead is $96,250 and the income per person is $60,547. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Marblehead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,128
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 63.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.12
63.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marblehead has many vacation and second homes.
Marblehead demographics
- Population
- 876
- Median age
- 61.2
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 42.8%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marblehead ›
Education in Marblehead
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Marblehead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marblehead
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Marblehead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead | 876 | $96,250 | $376,400 | $1,000 |
| Lakeside | 508 | $92,500 | $445,200 | — |
| Kelleys Island | 128 | $82,917 | $346,400 | — |
| Sandusky | 24,606 | $50,139 | $113,100 | $905 |
| Bay View | 622 | $79,792 | $169,300 | $866 |
| Crystal Rock | 104 | $158,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Put-in-Bay | 126 | $63,750 | $450,000 | $719 |
| Castalia | 1,230 | $55,455 | $186,300 | $730 |
| Port Clinton | 5,970 | $60,909 | $152,300 | $934 |
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What is the median household income in Marblehead, OH?
The median household income in Marblehead is $96,250, 35% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marblehead?
The median home value in Marblehead is $376,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Marblehead?
The median gross rent in Marblehead is $1,000 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Marblehead, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Marblehead?
The median age in Marblehead is 61.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Marblehead?
The average commute to work in Marblehead is 23 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marblehead?
The unemployment rate in Marblehead is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marblehead?
45.6% of adults in Marblehead 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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