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Marble, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Graham County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
377 Population 346/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $19,135 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $238,296 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 4,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
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: $238,296
Violent Crime
228/100K
40% below
4,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
517% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
318 sunny days/yr

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%
Unemployment
617%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marble a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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. The unemployment rate stands at 22.2% (517% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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 $238,296. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Marble reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,340/100K.

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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$19,135
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A
Home Value$203,000
Rent
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$238,296
Housing Units117
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent228/100K
Property4,340/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (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
Broadband93.0%
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.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.