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Marshall, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Madison County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
846 Population 213/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $33,661 per capita
$242,600 Home Value $367,891 Zillow
$543 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $543/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Marshall, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$33,661 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
14% below
Zillow: $367,891
Median Rent
$543/mo
53% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
17% above
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
86%
Rent
47%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,661. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 576 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marshall is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,891. Median rent is $543/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Marshall reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,459/100K.

Education

39.4% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marshall has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population846
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$33,661
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$632M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A
Home Value$242,600
Rent$543
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$367,891
Housing Units424
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,459/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,509/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,933 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Marshall was built in 1977.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.