Living in Marcus, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marcus · Census data 2020–2024
Marcus has 1,180 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $77,981 (4% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $200,000, the median rent is $639/month.
Marcus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marcus at a glance
- Population
- 1,180
- Median age
- 43.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $77,981State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $200,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $639/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Marcus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Iowa median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marcus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marcus the median home value is $200,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Marcus median household income
The median household income in Marcus is $77,981 and the income per person is $51,031. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Marcus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 545
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.30
Marcus demographics
- Population
- 1,180
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 499
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marcus ›
Education in Marcus
23% of adults 25 and older in Marcus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marcus
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Marcus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus | 1,180 | $77,981 | $200,000 | $639 |
| Cleghorn | 271 | $65,625 | $98,800 | $725 |
| Remsen | 1,823 | $91,477 | $185,900 | $938 |
| Meriden | 138 | $55,333 | $74,000 | $594 |
| Granville | 265 | $68,750 | $162,500 | — |
| Paullina | 869 | $61,250 | $132,600 | $864 |
| Larrabee | 147 | $50,769 | $57,100 | — |
| Cherokee | 5,154 | $61,750 | $136,700 | $728 |
| Alton | 1,459 | $98,036 | $218,900 | $813 |
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What is the median household income in Marcus, IA?
The median household income in Marcus is $77,981, 4% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marcus?
The median home value in Marcus is $200,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Marcus?
The median gross rent in Marcus is $639 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Marcus, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Iowa median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Marcus?
The median age in Marcus is 43.9 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Marcus?
The average commute to work in Marcus is 19 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marcus?
The unemployment rate in Marcus is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marcus?
23% of adults in Marcus 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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