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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.
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.
In 2000, Marston had a median family income of $26,167.
The streets of Marston are considered safe by both national and state standards.
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.
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.
Marston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Marston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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