Living in Marvin, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marvin · Census data 2020–2024
Marvin has 6,692 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $250,001 (245% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $906,000.
Marvin at a glance
- Population
- 6,692
- Median age
- 41State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $906,000State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 99.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Marvin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 245% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 214% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marvin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marvin the median home value is $906,000, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,643 a month in housing costs.
Marvin median household income
The median household income in Marvin is $250,001 and the income per person is $82,505. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Marvin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,917
- Owner-occupied
- 99.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.49
Marvin demographics
- Population
- 6,692
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 1,917
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marvin ›
Education in Marvin
79.9% of adults 25 and older in Marvin have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 44.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marvin
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 42.5%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.5%
Marvin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin | 6,692 | $250,001 | $906,000 | — |
| Weddington | 13,805 | $190,766 | $824,100 | $1,927 |
| Waxhaw | 22,275 | $131,894 | $549,400 | $1,840 |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | $132,188 | $535,500 | $3,191 |
| Fort Mill | 30,775 | $121,823 | $487,500 | $1,503 |
| Pineville | 11,055 | $69,354 | $395,100 | $1,552 |
| Mineral Springs | 3,314 | $91,500 | $389,900 | $1,340 |
| Baxter Village | 4,542 | $151,629 | $670,500 | $1,345 |
| Riverview | 2,121 | $135,782 | $458,000 | $677 |
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What is the median household income in Marvin, NC?
The median household income in Marvin is $250,001, 245% 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 Marvin?
The median home value in Marvin is $906,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Marvin, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 245% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 214% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Marvin?
The median age in Marvin is 41 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Marvin?
The average commute to work in Marvin is 29 minutes; 42.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marvin?
The unemployment rate in Marvin is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marvin?
79.9% of adults in Marvin 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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