Marble, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
377 Population 346/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $19,135 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $240,381 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Marble, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,821
34% below
$19,135 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
28% below
Zillow: $240,381
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
89.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
66%
Home Value
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marble a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,135. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marble is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,381. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

23.7% of adults in Marble hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marble has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$19,135
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A
Home Value$203,000
Rent
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$240,381
Housing Units117
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,681 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute79 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Marble was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.