Marblehead, MA

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Introduction to Marblehead, Massachusetts

Marblehead, Massachusetts is 6 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts and 14 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Essex county. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Marblehead is 20,377.

Marblehead History

Marblehead was first inhabited by the planters of Salem. The city was primarily inhabited by Indians until a smallpox epidemic killed most of them. The town was called Marblehead by settlers who mistook the granite ledges along the river shore for marbles. The old inhabitants of Marblehead were involved in the American Revolutionary Freedom Movement.

Marblehead and nearby Attractions

• Devereux Beach
• Herreshoff Castle
• Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
• The Driftwood
• Fort Sewall
• Pleon Yacht Club

Things To Do In Marblehead

Marblehead is an interesting tourist place where people can view the excellent museums and heritage monuments in and around the area. One can find ample pleasure while exploring the wildlife sanctuaries of Marblehead. The parks and art galleries are indeed a marvel of the city and offer hours of entertainment to visitors and residents alike.

Marblehead Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport serves the city.

Marblehead Higher Education

Suffolk University offers higher education to the students in Marblehead.

High Points

Marblehead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Marblehead, MA

Comparing Marblehead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Marblehead Almanac

Marblehead Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marblehead Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Marblehead, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Marblehead Public Libraries

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Marblehead High Schools (2004)

MARBLEHEAD HIGH
2 HUMPHREY STREET
781-639-3100
Serves 934 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Marblehead Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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