Median Income
$68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$472
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment
2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
6% higher than US avg
How Marston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population777
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty13.2%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$472
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units345
Rent Burden8.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+18.0%
Graduate+3.3%
Is Marston a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Marston receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Marston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Marston is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Marston is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.0% have completed high school.
Marston has a population of 777 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.4% |
| 627% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
The median household income in Marston is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,000 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
The median home value in Marston is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $472 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.1% |
| Housing Units | 345 |
Property Tax