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Marcellus, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,957 Population 3,058/sq mi density
$74,800 Median Income $41,911 per capita
$227,600 Home Value $218,905 Zillow
$1,007 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
805 Violent Crime/100K 3,982 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,800 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,600 home value, $1,007/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Marcellus, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,800
0% below
$41,911 per capita
Home Value
$227,600
19% below
Zillow: $218,905
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
13% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
805/100K
112% above
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
20% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
81%
Rent
87%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
212%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marcellus a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $74,800 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,911. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% 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.

Safety & Crime

Marcellus reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,982/100K.

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,957
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,058/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,800
Per Capita$41,911
Unemployment8.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent805/100K
Property3,982/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.