How many renters in Marshfield, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.1% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Marshfield, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.1% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.5% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.5% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marshfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Marshfield | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.8% (±4.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.5% (±8.9 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±5.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.5% (±11.5 points) | 45.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Marshfield against Plymouth County, its state and the nation
| Marshfield | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.1% (±12.9 points) | 54.8% (±2.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.5% (±11.5 points) | 45.4% (±2.6 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.5% (±5.1 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,170 (±$6,375) | $54,822 (±$2,991) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,772 (±$123) | $1,747 (±$38) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Marshfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Plymouth County (54.8%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Plymouth County, Marshfield ranks 3 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 31 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Marshfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | — | 68.1% (±12.9 points) | — |
| North Pembroke | 3.9 mi | 38.4% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scituate (community) | 4.7 mi | 46.4% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duxbury | 4.9 mi | 57.8% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duxbury (community) | 5.1 mi | 100.0% (±90.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 5.9 mi | 42.1% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Scituate | 6.4 mi | 52.8% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwell | 6.5 mi | 67.1% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Duxbury | 6.8 mi | 34.4% (±72.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pembroke, MA (42.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | 75.8% (±43.1 points) |
| 2 | Hanson | 69.0% (±28.5 points) |
| 3 | Marshfield | 68.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 4 | Norwell | 67.1% (±27.0 points) |
| 5 | Hanover | 64.9% (±20.6 points) |
| 6 | Whitman | 61.9% (±12.6 points) |
| 7 | East Bridgewater | 60.8% (±21.1 points) |
| 8 | Hingham | 60.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Duxbury | 57.8% (±27.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 27 places in Plymouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Marshfield include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Cedar Crest, Green Harbor, Marshfield (community), Marshfield Hills, Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Marshfield
Are renters in Marshfield rent-burdened?
68.1% of renting households in Marshfield pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Marshfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marshfield, MA spends 38.5% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marshfield town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Marshfield town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:38855, in state:25 county:023).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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