Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Marshall is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,797. Residents earn $75,220 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marshall receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Marshall offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marshall is $75,220, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Marshall is $169,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Marshall is below the national average at 256 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,366 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Marshall experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,220 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,802 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,805 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,107 |
| County GDP | $7,448M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 311 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $169,800 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,853 |
| Median List Price | $258,250 |
| Median List Price | $258,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $162 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 17.2% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,244 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 256.1/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 99.6/100K |
| Robbery | 28.5/100K |
| Assault | 128.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,366.0/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 213.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,138.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.2/100K |
| Arson | 14.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 903 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2626°N, 84.9587°W |
| County FIPS | 26045 |
Winner: Republican by 3.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 311 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |