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Marston, MO


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Marston, Missouri

Marston, Missouri, in New Madrid county, is 76 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 97 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 610.

The People and Families of Marston

In Marston, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Marston is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 24% of Marston is non-white. Marston boasts a diverse population for Missouri, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marston had a median family income of $26,167.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Marston are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Marston Housing

About 60% of housing units in Marston are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Missouri.

Commuting

In Marston, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Marston. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMarston Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMarston Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMarston Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marston Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Marston Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marston, MO

Comparing Marston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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