At a Glance
Median Income
$49,817
$26,986 per capita
Home Value
$133,000
Zillow: $155,429
Median Rent
$929/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
525/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marshall a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $49,817 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,986. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,456 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marshall is $133,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,429. Median rent is $929/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Marshall reports 525 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 13.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Marshall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marshall has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population23,646
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density795/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,817
Per Capita$26,986
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$5,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,000
Rent$929
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$155,429
Housing Units9,933
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
C
Violent525/100K
Property0/100K
Murder13.0/100K
Assault430/100K
Burglary899/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,533/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation332 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Marshall was founded in 1841.
The median home in Marshall was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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