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Marcus Hook

A borough of 2,102 people in Pennsylvania
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Map of Marcus Hook: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.6%17 of 1,036 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves48 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Marcus Hook

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1655Established
2,454Population
1.6 sq miArea
30 ftElevation

Marcus Hook is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marcus Hook had a population of 2,454. The current mayor is Gene Taylor. The borough calls itself "The Cornerstone of Pennsylvania". The 2005 film One Last Thing... was set and partially filmed in Marcus Hook.

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ZIP code19061
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Housing in Marcus Hook

$331K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Marcus Hook home is worth about $331,000, up 2.7% in a year, 14% above the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Marcus Hook's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Marcus Hook 4
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Marcus Hook 12.6
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade C

The public schools Marcus Hook’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 72% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictChichester SDSchools1

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