Living in Marshall, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marshall · Census data 2020–2024
Marshall has 386 residents with a median age of 23.3. The median household income is $52,083 (44% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $24,800.
Marshall is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marshall at a glance
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 23.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $52,083State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $24,800State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Marshall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 93% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 21.9%; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
Cost of living in Marshall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marshall the median home value is $24,800, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $525 a month in housing costs.
Marshall median household income
The median household income in Marshall is $52,083 and the income per person is $9,973. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Marshall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 5.15
Marshall demographics
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 23.3
- Under 18
- 41.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.5%
- Households
- 75
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marshall ›
Education in Marshall
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Marshall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marshall
- Unemployment rate
- 21.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 75%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Marshall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 386 | $52,083 | $24,800 | — |
| Russian Mission | 314 | $42,857 | $95,000 | — |
| Pilot Station | 713 | $45,000 | $52,200 | $675 |
| St. Mary's | 810 | $53,750 | $122,900 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Marshall, AK?
The median household income in Marshall is $52,083, 44% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marshall?
The median home value in Marshall is $24,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Marshall, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 93% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 21.9%; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
What is the median age in Marshall?
The median age in Marshall is 23.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Marshall?
The average commute to work in Marshall is 5 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marshall?
The unemployment rate in Marshall is 21.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marshall?
5.9% of adults in Marshall 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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