Marysville, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Marysville is a small city in California with a population of 12,703. Residents earn $58,150 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,703 Population 3,671/sq mi density
$58,150 Median Income $30,722 per capita
$282,700 Home Value $388,064 Zillow
$1,223 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
703 Violent Crime/100K 4,141 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,150 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$282,700 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
703 violent crimes/100K (85% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,150
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $282,700
0% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 703/100K
85% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,223
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.7%
43% higher than US avg

How Marysville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,703
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,671/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,150
Per Capita$30,722
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$5,238M
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$282,700
Rent$1,223
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$388,064

Crime

F
Violent703/100K
Property4,141/100K
Murder8.2/100K
Assault588/100K
Burglary1,168/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation62 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+86.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Is Marysville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marysville receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Marysville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marysville is $58,150, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marysville is $282,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,223 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 703 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,141 per 100,000, 111% above the national average.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Marysville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Marysville has a population of 12,703 with a density of 3,671 people per square mile. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.3%), with 4.1% Hispanic, 3.2% Black.

Population

12,703
Total Population
3,671
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Marysville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.3%
4% below US avg
Spanish24.7%
84% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Marysville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marysville is $58,150, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Marysville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,150
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,722
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
IRS Avg AGI$67,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.7%
43% above US avg
Establishments (County)4,205
County GDP$5,238M

Business (County)

Restaurants181
Healthcare269
Retail279
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,755
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Marysville is $282,700, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,223 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $388,064.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,700
0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$388,064
Median List Price$374,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$374,500
$/Sq Ft$238
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops21.9%
Inventory32

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,223
5% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,646

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied39.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,755
36% above US avg
Effective Rate1.68%
In Marysville, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marysville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress16.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death8,213/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access82.1%
Healthcare Facilities269
Marysville has a violent crime rate of 703 per 100,000 residents, 85% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,141 per 100,000 (111% above US avg). The murder rate is 8.2 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Marysville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent702.5/100K
85% above US avg
Murder8.2/100K
30% above US avg
Rape40.8/100K
Robbery65.4/100K
Assault588.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,141.5/100K
111% above US avg
Burglary1,168.1/100K
Theft2,189.2/100K
Vehicle Theft784.2/100K
Arson40.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Marysville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density3,671/sq mi
Coordinates39.1515°N, 121.5834°W
County FIPS06101
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.5%
D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+86.5%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,671/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations11
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities269
Restaurants181
Retail Stores279

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Work from Home5.9%

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