At a Glance
Median Income
$56,777
$31,391 per capita
Home Value
$119,100
Zillow: $200,013
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
1,032/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Marseilles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marseilles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marseilles a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marseilles residents earn a median household income of $56,777 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,391. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,450 business establishments, including 328 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marseilles is $119,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,013. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 26.2% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Marseilles reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,032/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Marseilles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marseilles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,071
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,777
Per Capita$31,391
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,100
Rent$1,039
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$200,013
Housing Units2,164
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property1,032/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault206/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Marseilles was founded in 1835.
The median home in Marseilles was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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