At a Glance
Median Income
$74,800
$41,911 per capita
Home Value
$227,600
Zillow: $218,905
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
9.5% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marcellus residents earn a median household income of $74,800 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,911. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marcellus is $227,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,905. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
40.3% of adults in Marcellus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 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 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,957
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,058/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,800
Per Capita$41,911
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,600
Rent$1,007
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$218,905
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation672 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Marcellus was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.