Living in Marcus, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marcus · Census data 2020–2024
Marcus has 242 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $55,489 (43% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $169,400, the median rent is $975/month.
Marcus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marcus at a glance
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 53State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $55,489State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $169,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Marcus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marcus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marcus the median home value is $169,400, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,150 a month in housing costs.
Marcus median household income
The median household income in Marcus is $55,489 and the income per person is $26,213. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Marcus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.40
Marcus demographics
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marcus ›
Education in Marcus
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Marcus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marcus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 93.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Marcus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus | 242 | $55,489 | $169,400 | $975 |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Colville | 4,998 | $56,558 | $281,500 | $912 |
| Northport | 164 | $33,333 | $156,300 | $700 |
| Inchelium | 455 | $68,750 | $168,800 | $298 |
| Curlew Lake | 533 | $51,188 | $244,700 | — |
| Curlew | 126 | $101,438 | $205,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marcus, WA?
The median household income in Marcus is $55,489, 43% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marcus?
The median home value in Marcus is $169,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Marcus?
The median gross rent in Marcus is $975 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Marcus, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Marcus?
The median age in Marcus is 53 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Marcus?
The average commute to work in Marcus is 26 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marcus?
The unemployment rate in Marcus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marcus?
12.4% of adults in Marcus 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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