Marysville, WA

Washington

Marysville is a mid-size city in Washington with a population of 71,570. Residents earn $100,362 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
71,570 Population 3,449/sq mi density
$100,362 Median Income $42,414 per capita
$521,500 Home Value $625,314 Zillow
$1,863 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 4,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,362 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$521,500 home value, $1,863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K (54% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,362
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $521,500
85% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 175/100K
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,863
60% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.2%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population71,570
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,449/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,362
Per Capita$42,414
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$521,500
Rent$1,863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$625,314

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property4,347/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary709/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+92.6%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute31 min
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Is Marysville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marysville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Marysville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marysville is $100,362, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Marysville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marysville is $521,500, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,863 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Marysville is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,347 per 100,000, 122% above the national average.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Marysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Marysville has a population of 71,570 with a density of 3,449 people per square mile. The median age is 37.4 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.9%), with 4.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Black.

Population

71,570
Total Population
3,449
People / sq mi
37.4yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
20.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Marysville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.0%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.0%
42% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Marysville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marysville is $100,362, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Marysville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,362
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,414
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Marysville is $521,500, 85% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,863 (60% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $625,314.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$521,500
85% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$625,314
Median List Price$669,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$669,990
$/Sq Ft$332
Homes Sold67
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops23.2%
Inventory155

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,863
60% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,525

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Marysville, 32.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.2%
0% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188
Marysville has a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,347 per 100,000 (122% above US avg). The murder rate is 6.2 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent174.8/100K
54% below US avg
Murder6.2/100K
1% below US avg
Rape21.9/100K
Robbery40.6/100K
Assault106.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,347.3/100K
122% above US avg
Burglary708.7/100K
Theft3,126.6/100K
Vehicle Theft512.0/100K
Arson25.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Marysville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density3,449/sq mi
Coordinates48.0802°N, 122.1543°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+92.6%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density3,449/sq mi
Total Area20.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations11
Alt Fuel Stations15
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Work from Home11.4%

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