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Marissa, IL


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Marissa, Illinois

Marissa, Illinois is 38 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in St Clair county. The village is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Marissa is 2,141.

The People and Families of Marissa

In Marissa, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marissa had a median family income of $41,898.

Marissa Housing

Of the housing in Marissa, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the village are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Marissa, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Marissa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marissa, IL

Comparing Marissa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built34
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