The Town FilesMarshall, Michigan
City in Calhoun County · population 6,822 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,500
- Household income
- $76,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.5
Marshall is a city of 6,822 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $173,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks hipper than 94% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 88% of Michigan towns.
How Marshall ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marshall is worth $173,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $76,050, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,088 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshall | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,088 | $955 |
| Median household income | $76,050 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Marshall
| People | Marshall | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Marshall
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Marshall itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Marshall
8 public schools with 2,677 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | 9-12 | 769 | 20.8 |
| Marshall Middle School | 6-8 | 542 | 15.5 |
| Mar Lee School | K-8 | 299 | 15.0 |
| Walters Elementary | PK-5 | 293 | 14.7 |
| Hughes Elementary School | PK-5 | 266 | 15.6 |
| Marshall Academy (charter) | K-12 | 249 | 15.6 |
| Gordon Elementary School | PK-5 | 247 | 15.4 |
| Calhoun County Juvenile Home | 4-12 | 12 | 6.0 |
Towns near Marshall
- Marshall, MI2.7 mi · 3,157 people · home $272,100
- Emmett, MI7.0 mi · 11,744 people · home $220,000
- Newton, MI8.6 mi · 2,781 people · home $251,500
- Pennfield, MI10.7 mi · 8,781 people · home $166,500
- Albion, MI11.1 mi · 7,700 people · home $99,900
- Battle Creek, MI13.2 mi · 52,721 people · home $141,900
- Springfield, MI14.0 mi · 5,292 people · home $110,800
- Leroy, MI14.0 mi · 3,659 people · home $245,400
Marshall questions
Is Marshall, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshall scores better for retirees than 69% of Michigan towns and quieter than 24%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in Marshall?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshall is valued at $173,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,050, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,088 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshall?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 45.5 inches of snow.
Does Marshall get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)