Living in Marble, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marble · Census data 2020–2024
Marble has 472 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $71,836 (about the same as the North Carolina median), the median home value is $193,800, the median rent is $946/month.
Marble is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marble at a glance
- Population
- 472
- Median age
- 28.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $71,836State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $193,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $946/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Marble a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 36.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marble
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marble the median home value is $193,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Marble median household income
The median household income in Marble is $71,836 and the income per person is $21,072. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Marble: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 4.10
Marble demographics
- Population
- 472
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 34.3%
- 65 and older
- 1.7%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marble ›
Education in Marble
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Marble have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marble
- Unemployment rate
- 36.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Marble vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble | 472 | $71,836 | $193,800 | $946 |
| Andrews | 1,998 | $37,061 | $98,600 | $712 |
| Murphy | 1,604 | $37,263 | $250,000 | $422 |
| Hayesville | 1,208 | $55,625 | $254,700 | $499 |
| Robbinsville | 577 | $17,802 | $26,800 | $364 |
| Young Harris | 1,252 | $31,316 | $295,200 | $767 |
| Hiawassee | 1,293 | $45,000 | $411,100 | $1,072 |
| Blairsville | 902 | $30,357 | $212,500 | $788 |
| Farner | 197 | $29,464 | $117,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marble, NC?
The median household income in Marble is $71,836, about the same as the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marble?
The median home value in Marble is $193,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Marble?
The median gross rent in Marble is $946 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Marble, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the North Carolina median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 36.9%.
What is the median age in Marble?
The median age in Marble is 28.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Marble?
The average commute to work in Marble is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marble?
The unemployment rate in Marble is 36.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marble?
20.9% of adults in Marble 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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