Living in Marshallberg, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marshallberg · Census data 2020–2024
Marshallberg has 398 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $88,438 (22% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $219,400.
Marshallberg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marshallberg at a glance
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 50.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $88,438State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $219,400State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Marshallberg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Marshallberg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marshallberg the median home value is $219,400, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Marshallberg median household income
The median household income in Marshallberg is $88,438 and the income per person is $51,382. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Marshallberg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 405
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 54.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.14
54.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marshallberg has many vacation and second homes.
Marshallberg demographics
- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marshallberg ›
Education in Marshallberg
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Marshallberg have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marshallberg
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Marshallberg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshallberg | 398 | $88,438 | $219,400 | — |
| Gloucester | 385 | $64,667 | $353,800 | — |
| Harkers Island | 1,060 | $60,000 | $313,100 | $1,125 |
| Davis | 261 | $74,219 | $200,700 | — |
| Beaufort | 4,689 | $53,321 | $354,900 | $835 |
| Morehead City | 9,806 | $56,233 | $357,400 | $1,134 |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,719 | $70,402 | $498,400 | $1,206 |
| Atlantic | 522 | $51,071 | $154,300 | — |
| Brandywine Bay | 1,313 | $105,000 | $371,500 | $2,141 |
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What is the median household income in Marshallberg, NC?
The median household income in Marshallberg is $88,438, 22% higher than 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 Marshallberg?
The median home value in Marshallberg is $219,400, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Marshallberg, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Marshallberg?
The median age in Marshallberg is 50.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Marshallberg?
The average commute to work in Marshallberg is 33 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marshallberg?
The unemployment rate in Marshallberg is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marshallberg?
28.4% of adults in Marshallberg 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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