At a Glance
Median Income
$76,304
$31,785 per capita
Home Value
$165,100
Zillow: $248,772
Median Rent
$880/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Marine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marine residents earn a median household income of $76,304 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,785. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marine is $165,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,772. Median rent is $880/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Marine reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,803/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Marine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marine has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,181
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,663/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,304
Per Capita$31,785
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,100
Rent$880
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$248,772
Housing Units460
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,803/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,379/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation523 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Marine was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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