At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$28,281 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $256,560
Median Rent
$790/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
17.0% smoking rate
How Marcellus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marcellus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marcellus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marcellus residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,281. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marcellus is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,560. Median rent is $790/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.0% of adults in Marcellus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marcellus has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,113
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,427/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$28,281
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$790
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$256,560
Housing Units472
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Marcellus was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.