At a Glance
Median Income
$38,000
$19,447 per capita
Home Value
$49,800
Zillow: $92,212
Median Rent
$739/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
1,209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Marlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marlin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marlin residents earn a median household income of $38,000 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,447. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marlin is $49,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,212. Median rent is $739/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Marlin reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,209/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Marlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marlin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,500
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,000
Per Capita$19,447
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,800
Rent$739
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$92,212
Housing Units2,364
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property1,209/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault259/100K
Burglary311/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Marlin was built in 1966.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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