At a Glance
Median Income
$44,375
$32,046 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
Zillow: $177,838
Median Rent
$820/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
342/100K
911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Marlette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marlette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marlette a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marlette residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,046. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marlette is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,838. Median rent is $820/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Marlette reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 911/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Marlette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marlette has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,771
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$32,046
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$820
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$177,838
Housing Units848
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent342/100K
Property911/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Marlette was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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