What are the schools like in Marble, MN?

Marble is served primarily by GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Marble?

The median household income in Marble, MN is $51,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Marble, MN?

Marble has an average high temperature of 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.6 inches.

Marble, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marble, MN affordable or expensive?

Marble's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marble is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,700 and the median rent is $925 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marble, MN?

Marble has a violent crime rate of 139.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 534.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marble, MN a Good Place to Live?

Marble is a small town of 614 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,094 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Marble stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marble is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marble 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: 92.6

Marble's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marble costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marble, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$925	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marble's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.6 /100k

Property Crime

534.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Marble is served primarily by GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marble, MN	National Avg
School District	GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marble sees average highs of 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 29.4 inches of annual precipitation and 59.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marble, MN
Average High — January	18.9°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.4"
Annual Snowfall	59.6"

Demographics

Metric	Marble, MN	National Avg
Population	614	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Calumet, MN 1 mi Taconite, MN 4 mi Bovey, MN 6 mi Nashwauk, MN 7 mi Coleraine, MN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Marble

Marble, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55764

Marble vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marble, MN affordable or expensive?

Marble's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marble roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,700 and median rent is $925/month.

What is the crime rate in Marble, MN?

Marble's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marble?

Public schools in Marble are operated by GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 5.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marble, MN a good place to live?

Marble, MN has a population of 614, a median household income of $51,094, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Marble?

Marble averages 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.4 inches with about 59.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marble?

Marble, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55764.

What is the population of Marble?

The population of Marble, Minnesota is 614 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marble?

Key numbers for living in Marble: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $94,700, median household income $51,094, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marble side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.