Marcellus is a small town of 1,203 in Michigan, with a median household income of $66,731
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marcellus stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marcellus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marcellus city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Marcellus's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marcellus costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marcellus, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$795
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,731
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marcellus's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.5 /100k
Property Crime
1232.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marcellus is served primarily by Marcellus Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marcellus, MI
National Avg
School District
Marcellus Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marcellus sees average highs of 31.2°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Marcellus's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marcellus roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,600 and median rent is $795/month.
Marcellus's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marcellus are operated by Marcellus Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marcellus, MI has a population of 1,203, a median household income of $66,731, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marcellus averages 31.2°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marcellus, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49067.
The population of Marcellus, Michigan is 1,203 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marcellus: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $109,600, median household income $66,731, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marcellus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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