At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$19,205 per capita
Home Value
$159,500
Zillow: $268,150
Median Rent
$925/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
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)
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.