At a Glance
Median Income
$57,973
$25,371 per capita
Home Value
$245,000
Zillow: $402,927
Median Rent
$592/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
64.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
14.7% smoking rate
How Marsing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marsing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marsing a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marsing residents earn a median household income of $57,973 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,371. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marsing is $245,000 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,927. Median rent is $592/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.9% of adults in Marsing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marsing has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,245
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,831/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born27.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,973
Per Capita$25,371
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A
Home Value$245,000
Rent$592
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$402,927
Housing Units533
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,263 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+64.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Marsing was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
27.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.