Living in Marcola, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marcola · Census data 2020–2024
Marcola has 407 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $97,778 (18% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $338,800, the median rent is $1,682/month.
Marcola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marcola at a glance
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $97,778State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $338,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,682/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Marcola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Oregon median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marcola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marcola the median home value is $338,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,682 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,490 a month in housing costs.
Marcola median household income
The median household income in Marcola is $97,778 and the income per person is $31,560. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Marcola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 150
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.71
Marcola demographics
- Population
- 407
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 150
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 18.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marcola ›
Education in Marcola
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Marcola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marcola
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Marcola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcola | 407 | $97,778 | $338,800 | $1,682 |
| Coburg | 1,626 | $98,000 | $494,400 | $1,392 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $358,700 | $1,258 |
| Holley | 211 | $111,438 | $551,800 | — |
| Jasper | 493 | $68,684 | $340,400 | — |
| Santa Clara | 10,551 | $88,344 | $415,100 | $1,706 |
| River Road | 8,862 | $81,589 | $397,800 | $1,633 |
| Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $460,400 | $1,402 |
| Brownsville | 1,912 | $83,098 | $373,000 | $1,665 |
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What is the median household income in Marcola, OR?
The median household income in Marcola is $97,778, 18% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marcola?
The median home value in Marcola is $338,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Marcola?
The median gross rent in Marcola is $1,682 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Marcola, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Oregon median; home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Marcola?
The median age in Marcola is 48.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Marcola?
The average commute to work in Marcola is 24 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marcola?
The unemployment rate in Marcola is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marcola?
17.6% of adults in Marcola 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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