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Marsing, ID


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Marsing, Idaho

Marsing, Idaho, in Owyhee county, is 12 miles W of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 319 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 890.

The People and Families of Marsing

In Marsing, about 55% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Marsing is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marsing had a median family income of $32,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Marsing Housing

About 69% of housing units in Marsing are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Marsing are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Idaho.

Commuting

In Marsing, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Marsing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Marsing Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Marsing Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Marsing Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marsing, ID

Comparing Marsing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population36
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
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