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Marvin, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Union County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,542 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $78,217 per capita
$860,600 Home Value $1,224,149 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,036 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$860,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Marvin, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$78,217 per capita
Home Value
$860,600
205% above
Zillow: $1,224,149
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
1,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.7%
136% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
305%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
236%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marvin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.3% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Marvin reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,036/100K.

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population6,542
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$78,217
Unemployment2.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property1,036/100K

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,696/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.