Marble, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
588 Population 135/sq mi density
$54,688 Median Income $28,643 per capita
$102,700 Home Value $134,183 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,688 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,700 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Marble, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,688
27% below
$28,643 per capita
Home Value
$102,700
64% below
Zillow: $134,183
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Marble Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marble's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
36%
Rent
62%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marble a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marble residents earn a median household income of $54,688 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,643. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marble is $102,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,183. Median rent is $725/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Education

6.4% of adults in Marble hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marble has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population588
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,688
Per Capita$28,643
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,700
Rent$725
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$134,183
Housing Units265
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,838/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Marble was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.