Living in Marcellus, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marcellus · Census data 2020–2024
Marcellus has 1,894 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $69,407 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $225,600, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Marcellus at a glance
- Population
- 1,894
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,407State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $225,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Marcellus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 13.7%.
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 $225,600, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,021 a month in housing costs.
Marcellus median household income
The median household income in Marcellus is $69,407 and the income per person is $45,941. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Marcellus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,031
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.88
Marcellus demographics
- Population
- 1,894
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 1,004
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marcellus ›
Education in Marcellus
46% of adults 25 and older in Marcellus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marcellus
- Unemployment rate
- 13.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Marcellus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus | 1,894 | $69,407 | $225,600 | $1,081 |
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
| Skaneateles | 2,543 | $125,625 | $647,100 | $1,125 |
| Fairmount | 9,724 | $84,225 | $184,000 | $1,341 |
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
| Westvale | 5,212 | $98,542 | $214,200 | — |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
| Jordan | 1,574 | $76,588 | $157,500 | $781 |
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
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What is the median household income in Marcellus, NY?
The median household income in Marcellus is $69,407, 19% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $225,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Marcellus?
The median gross rent in Marcellus is $1,081 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Marcellus, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Marcellus?
The median age in Marcellus is 41.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Marcellus?
The average commute to work in Marcellus is 29 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marcellus?
The unemployment rate in Marcellus is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marcellus?
46% 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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