At a Glance
Median Income
$75,220
$47,802 per capita
Home Value
$169,800
Zillow: $250,079
Median Rent
$933/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
1,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.9% smoking rate
How Marshall Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marshall's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marshall residents earn a median household income of $75,220 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,802. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marshall is $169,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,079. Median rent is $933/month, with 22.7% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Marshall reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,125/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marshall has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,797
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,220
Per Capita$47,802
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$7,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,800
Rent$933
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$250,079
Housing Units3,383
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property1,125/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation903 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Marshall was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.