City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Marysville, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Marysville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

71,570
Residents
$100,362
Median income
$521,500
Median home
$2,501
Median rent (state)

Marysville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Marysville lands in the 78th percentile for household income and the 28th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

78th
percentile, household income
86th
percentile, home value
92nd
percentile, median rent
28th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Marysville, WA

Marysville is a small city in Washington, home to 71,570 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $100,362 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.2%. Marysville's housing stock carries a median value of $521,500, and the median resident age is 37.4 years. About 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 747 residential building permits were authorized in Marysville (Rapid Growth), up 49% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2187.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Washington at 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,501 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Washington's average monthly utility costs around $188 (state average). Workers in Marysville report an average commute of 27.7 minutes, with 74.0% driving alone and 11.4% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

71,570 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$100,362 /yr

Poverty 5.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Marysville compare to other US cities?

Where Marysville sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 86% pricier than other cities
Median rent 92% pricier than other cities
Safety 28% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Washington alone, Marysville ranks #85 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Marysville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Marysville toward the top of Washington's cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Marysville ranks #1 - the 87th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Marysville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#190 of 565
66th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 599
87th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#180 of 565
68th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#306 of 598
47th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#344 of 599
42nd percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

78thIncome percentile
28thSafety percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income · 28th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Marysville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Marysville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Marysville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Marysville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$521,500 14th percentile more affordable than 14% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Marysville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Marysville, WA Marysville, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Marysville, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Marysville, WA median $100,362/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Marysville, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Marysville, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
71,570
Median Income
$100,362
Median Home Value
$521,500
Median Age
37.4
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2187.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
233.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1953.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
26
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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70,000 residents75,000 residents80,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 70,974 residents 77,686 residents ▲ +9.5%
Marysville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
747
housing units authorized
Single-Family
346
detached homes
Multifamily
401
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
10.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 502
2020 423
2021 616
2022 366
2023 768
2024 747

Permit volume increased 49% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
27.7 minutes
Drive Alone
74.0%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
2.0%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
11.4%
Other
1.2%

Based on 36,796 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Marysville sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,501/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

South Hill
68,161 people
Redmond
75,721 people
Sammamish
66,375 people
Pasco
78,446 people
Lakewood
63,034 people
Richland
61,912 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Marysville's 71,570 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

St. Joseph, MO
71,542 people
Lake Elsinore, CA
71,516 people
Poinciana, FL
71,665 people
Camden, NJ
71,471 people
Harlingen, TX
71,669 people
Johnson City, TN
71,455 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Marysville's $100,362 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Clovis, CA
$100,360 median income
Runnemede, NJ
$100,366 median income
Glenwillow, OH
$100,357 median income
Brooklyn, WI
$100,357 median income
Carbon Hill, IL
$100,368 median income
Woodbridge, VA
$100,370 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Marysville, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Marysville, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 68.9% 7.5% 13.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.1% White 68.9% Black or African American 2.9% Asian 7.5% American Indian 1.9% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 5.0% Two or more races 13.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Marysville compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Marysville (this city) 71,570 $100,362
South Hill 68,161 $109,235
Redmond 75,721 $162,099
Sammamish 66,375 $227,273
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Marysville, WA?

What is the population of Marysville, WA? +

71,570 people live in Marysville, WA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Marysville, WA? +

In Marysville, the typical household earns $100,362 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Marysville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Marysville; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Marysville, WA safe? +

Marysville has a total crime rate of 2187.0 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Marysville, WA? +

The median home value in Marysville is $521,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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