At a Glance
Median Income
$47,620
$28,924 per capita
Home Value
$83,100
Zillow: $99,751
Median Rent
$791/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
25.7% smoking rate
How Marmet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marmet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marmet 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
Marmet residents earn a median household income of $47,620 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,924. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marmet is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,751. Median rent is $791/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
17.3% of adults in Marmet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marmet has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,520
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,620
Per Capita$28,924
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,100
Rent$791
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$99,751
Housing Units771
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Marmet was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.