Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
31% of residents are 65 or older in Marlow, above both New Hampshire’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). No town among the 127 in New Hampshire we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Marlow. Jones Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Marlow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Marlow beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 313 in 1790, a low of 288 in 1940, 749 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1907 and 5 maps from 1930 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marlow takes its name from Marlow in Buckinghamshire, England, 3,260 miles across the Atlantic.
UKUK editionMarlow, settled in 1772, takes its name from Marlow, a town in Buckinghamshire, England.
Named after: each U.S. town’s Wikipedia article. Grades compare each town with towns in its own country, so they aren’t a head-to-head.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marlow, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Marlow.
Most working residents leave Marlow for work: only 1% work in town. At 35 minutes, Marlow’s average trip to work is above both the New Hampshire town median (28 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Marlow’s median household income is $110,000.
| Marlow | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $110,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Marlow School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D. Perkins AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 55 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Marlow home is worth about $354,000, up 4.6% in a year, 31% below the New Hampshire typical home. 93% of households own their home in Marlow.
| Marlow | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93% | 82% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,154 a month | $1,388 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The median age in Marlow is 52.8 years. Marlow has grown 4% since 2020, to 773 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 41% across New Hampshire.
| Marlow | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 years | 44.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 39% | 29% |
56% women, 44% men
About 79 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.8 points). Across New Hampshire, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Marlow | NH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.3% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.4% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.2% | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.4% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.8% | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.2% | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.2% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Marlow. Marlow has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Marlow.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
28 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. Honey Brook State Forest, at 605 acres with 1.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Honey Brook State Forest | 1.8 mi | 605 |
| 2. Elizabeth Burns McIntire Forest | 1 mi | 98 |
| 3. Rasmussen Forest | 0.6 mi | 424 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Marlow beats the New Hampshire average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 15% of Marlow adults report frequent physical distress. Only 8 of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Marlow.
| Marlow | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Marlow | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Marlow. Close and well known come first.
20 mi MountainMount Monadnock
38 mi Ski areaMount Snow119 runs · 1,648 ft vertical
32 mi Ski areaOkemo Mountain119 runs · 2,165 ft vertical
15 mi Ski areaMount Sunapee77 runs · 1,469 ft vertical
36 mi Ski areaStratton Mountain Resort106 runs · 1,899 ft vertical
39 mi Stadium & arenaSNHU ArenaMount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Snow: William J Sisti from Morristown, NJ, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Okemo Mountain: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Sunapee: User:Josephbrophy, Public domain · Stratton Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · SNHU Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Marlow
About 3 of every 100 Marlow residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
Where Marlow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Marlow is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 749 at the 2020 census. Marlow is home to Honey Brook State Forest.
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Marlow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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