At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$78,217 per capita
Home Value
$860,600
Zillow: $1,224,149
Bachelor's Degree+
79.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
7.3% smoking rate
How Marvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marvin a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marvin residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,217. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,848 business establishments, including 363 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marvin is $860,600 , 205% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,224,149. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
79.7% of adults in Marvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(136% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marvin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,542
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$78,217
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$13,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,183
Housing
A+
Home Value$860,600
Rent
Ownership99.3%
Zillow$1,224,149
Housing Units1,883
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation625 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+35.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Marvin was built in 2005.
39.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 363 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.