At a Glance
Median Income
$97,321
$38,303 per capita
Home Value
$464,000
Zillow: $519,224
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
10.9% smoking rate
How Markleeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Markleeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Markleeville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Markleeville residents earn a median household income of $97,321 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,303. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Markleeville is $464,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,224. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
37.0% of adults in Markleeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Markleeville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,321
Per Capita$38,303
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
B+
Home Value$464,000
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$519,224
Housing Units214
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death27,650/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation6,321 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Markleeville was built in 1971.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.