Living in Marshall, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marshall · Census data 2020–2024
Marshall has 3,778 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $85,942 (11% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $874/month.
Marshall at a glance
- Population
- 3,778
- Median age
- 35.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,942State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $874/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Marshall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marshall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marshall the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $874 per month, which is 42.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,908 a month in housing costs.
Marshall median household income
The median household income in Marshall is $85,942 and the income per person is $32,817. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Marshall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,595
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.51
Marshall demographics
- Population
- 3,778
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 1,485
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marshall ›
Education in Marshall
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Marshall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marshall
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Marshall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 3,778 | $85,942 | $238,900 | $874 |
| Waterloo | 3,600 | $87,776 | $230,600 | $1,106 |
| Deerfield | 2,541 | $91,029 | $315,900 | $1,156 |
| Sun Prairie | 37,570 | $90,942 | $365,700 | $1,419 |
| Cottage Grove | 8,513 | $139,313 | $449,700 | $1,531 |
| Lake Mills | 6,470 | $91,027 | $317,100 | $1,209 |
| Cambridge | 1,617 | $87,917 | $325,200 | $1,220 |
| Columbus | 5,488 | $75,427 | $230,600 | $874 |
| Lake Ripley | 1,932 | $116,179 | $366,300 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Marshall, WI?
The median household income in Marshall is $85,942, 11% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $238,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Marshall?
The median gross rent in Marshall is $874 per month, about 42.9% of household income.
Is Marshall, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Marshall?
The median age in Marshall is 35.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marshall?
The average commute to work in Marshall is 24 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marshall?
The unemployment rate in Marshall is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marshall?
22.9% 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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