Living in Marshall, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marshall · Census data 2020–2024
Marshall has 6,804 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $76,050 (4% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $173,500, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Marshall at a glance
- Population
- 6,804
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $76,050State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $173,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Marshall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Michigan median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marshall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marshall the median home value is $173,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,416 a month in housing costs.
Marshall median household income
The median household income in Marshall is $76,050 and the income per person is $48,007. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Marshall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,465
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.08
Marshall demographics
- Population
- 6,804
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 3,206
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marshall ›
Education in Marshall
42.1% of adults 25 and older in Marshall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marshall
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Marshall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 6,804 | $76,050 | $173,500 | $1,088 |
| Brownlee Park | 1,661 | $31,969 | $83,700 | $591 |
| Albion | 7,560 | $39,885 | $99,900 | $775 |
| Tekonsha | 575 | $55,000 | $98,300 | $613 |
| Homer | 1,610 | $54,737 | $136,200 | $825 |
| Burlington | 264 | $66,250 | $90,800 | $914 |
| Olivet | 1,844 | $54,722 | $154,900 | $925 |
| Bellevue | 1,552 | $63,750 | $118,100 | $991 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $141,900 | $957 |
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What is the median household income in Marshall, MI?
The median household income in Marshall is $76,050, 4% higher 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 Marshall?
The median home value in Marshall is $173,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Marshall?
The median gross rent in Marshall is $1,088 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Marshall, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Michigan median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Marshall?
The median age in Marshall is 46.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marshall?
The average commute to work in Marshall is 21 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marshall?
The unemployment rate in Marshall is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marshall?
42.1% 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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