Living in Marshall, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marshall · Census data 2020–2024
Marshall has 3,219 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $93,594 (about the same as the Virginia median), the median home value is $436,000, the median rent is $1,814/month.
Marshall at a glance
- Population
- 3,219
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,594State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $436,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,814/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Marshall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marshall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marshall the median home value is $436,000, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,814 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,110 a month in housing costs.
Marshall median household income
The median household income in Marshall is $93,594 and the income per person is $37,749. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Marshall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 949
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
- Renter-occupied
- 59%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.51
Marshall demographics
- Population
- 3,219
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 917
- Foreign-born
- 32.2%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marshall ›
Education in Marshall
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Marshall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marshall
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Marshall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 3,219 | $93,594 | $436,000 | $1,814 |
| The Plains | 164 | $84,375 | $555,600 | $1,323 |
| Middleburg | 774 | $104,545 | $777,000 | $1,517 |
| Bull Run Mountain Estates | 1,827 | $250,001 | $623,800 | — |
| Warrenton | 10,176 | $83,331 | $478,300 | $1,418 |
| New Baltimore | 11,919 | $189,327 | $698,000 | $2,020 |
| Haymarket | 1,580 | $173,750 | $580,800 | $2,259 |
| Gainesville | 18,196 | $174,410 | $712,600 | $2,283 |
| Shenandoah Farms | 4,179 | $98,750 | $280,700 | $1,765 |
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What is the median household income in Marshall, VA?
The median household income in Marshall is $93,594, about the same as the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marshall?
The median home value in Marshall is $436,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Marshall?
The median gross rent in Marshall is $1,814 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Marshall, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Virginia median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Marshall?
The median age in Marshall is 33.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Marshall?
The average commute to work in Marshall is 31 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marshall?
The unemployment rate in Marshall is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marshall?
21.3% of adults in Marshall 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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