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Marcus, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
206 Population 936/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $19,205 per capita
$159,500 Home Value $268,150 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$159,500 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Marcus, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$19,205 per capita
Home Value
$159,500
43% below
Zillow: $268,150
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Marcus Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marcus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
57%
Rent
80%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marcus a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marcus residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,205. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marcus is $159,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,150. Median rent is $925/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Marcus reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,194/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Marcus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marcus has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density936/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$19,205
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,500
Rent$925
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$268,150
Housing Units79
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,194/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,399 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Marcus was founded in 1863.
The median home in Marcus was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.