Living in Marcellus, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marcellus · Census data 2020–2024
Marcellus has 1,112 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $52,917 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $120,400, the median rent is $811/month.
Marcellus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marcellus at a glance
- Population
- 1,112
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,917State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $120,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $811/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Marcellus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marcellus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marcellus the median home value is $120,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, which is 15.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
Marcellus median household income
The median household income in Marcellus is $52,917 and the income per person is $27,280. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Marcellus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 445
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.69
Marcellus demographics
- Population
- 1,112
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 414
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marcellus ›
Education in Marcellus
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Marcellus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marcellus
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Marcellus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus | 1,112 | $52,917 | $120,400 | $811 |
| Vandalia | 366 | $70,268 | $77,500 | $1,217 |
| Lawton | 2,104 | $52,652 | $171,100 | $812 |
| Decatur | 1,835 | $61,806 | $137,500 | $785 |
| Three Rivers | 7,943 | $49,503 | $134,900 | $839 |
| Schoolcraft | 1,275 | $75,000 | $224,800 | $918 |
| Cassopolis | 1,834 | $40,781 | $110,000 | $823 |
| Mattawan | 2,692 | $61,587 | $181,600 | $1,066 |
| Paw Paw | 3,289 | $41,587 | $148,200 | $761 |
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What is the median household income in Marcellus, MI?
The median household income in Marcellus is $52,917, 27% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marcellus?
The median home value in Marcellus is $120,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Marcellus?
The median gross rent in Marcellus is $811 per month, about 15.9% of household income.
Is Marcellus, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Marcellus?
The median age in Marcellus is 35.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marcellus?
The average commute to work in Marcellus is 25 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marcellus?
The unemployment rate in Marcellus is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marcellus?
8.6% of adults in Marcellus 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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