At a Glance
Median Income
$55,893
$20,473 per capita
Home Value
$229,200
Zillow: $506,943
Violent Crime
219/100K
146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Marvel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marvel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marvel a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marvel residents earn a median household income of $55,893 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,473. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,029 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marvel is $229,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $506,943. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Marvel reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 146/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Marvel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marvel has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,893
Per Capita$20,473
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A
Home Value$229,200
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$506,943
Housing Units36
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent219/100K
Property146/100K
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,726 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Marvel was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.