Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 12% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Marshall
Marshall, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,024
Population
8,151
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Michigan town’s architecture preserves history.
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Marshall sits at the crossroads of I-94 and I-69 between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, boasting more than 850 historically significant buildings that earned it recognition as a "virtual textbook of 19th-century American architecture" by the National Register of Historic Places. The Marshall Historic District, one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the country, anchors this small Calhoun County city.
Downtown highlights include the Honolulu House Museum and the American Museum of Magic—often called the Smithsonian of American magic—while seven park areas provide outdoor recreation. Schuler's Restaurant remains a beloved dining cornerstone with decades of local history.
The rental market offers single-family homes, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities across a compact, walkable footprint. Housing costs stay well below larger Michigan metros, appealing to renters seeking space without steep prices. Ford Motor Company's planned BlueOval Battery Park promises to bring new energy to this architecturally rich city that's quietly embracing its future while preserving its past.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,004
Average: $94,817
Education
2,624
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,939
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marshall has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Marshall, MI is $812 for a studio, $1,025 for one bedroom, $1,122 for two bedrooms, and $1,276 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marshall has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,025/month
714 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marshall, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
270 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-8
305 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
259 Students
Public
Grades K-12
272 Students
Public
Grades K-8
305 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
547 Students
Public
Grades K-12
272 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
733 Students
Public
Grades K-12
272 Students
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Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.