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There were 6 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 3 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 66.1% and the vacancy rate was 17.9%. In July 2026, the population of Marlin, in the United States, was 5,516.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population5,599people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,309EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent605.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate14.17%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,196offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 25% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Marlin?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Marlin.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$689 per month, while the median home value was US$66,000 in July 2026. 47% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Marlin recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$689/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)17.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)753.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent605.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Marlin a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on work · range 50–70%
Family72%strong on safety, weak on education · range 63–81%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 412 of 5,599 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$36,426 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Marlin is 14.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income36,426 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband51.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription74.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet23.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet15.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,309 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,400 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate14.17 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Marlin?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,400 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,842of €2,678 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,678
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €753
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,842
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Marlin Salary needed to live in Marlin

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Marlin. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Marlin. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher82.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents18.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents6 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,787 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Marlin when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMarlin highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Marlin highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Marlin1,196
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,196 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Recorded violent crimes13 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.8 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCNW3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport41 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Marlin. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Marlin.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.06 · Feb 17.22 · Mar 20.72 · Apr 24.94 · May 28.56 · Jun 32.56 · Jul 34.72 · Aug 35.28 · Sep 32.11 · Oct 27 · Nov 20.78 · Dec 16 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.833 · Feb 3 · Mar 6.94 · Apr 11.17 · May 16.11 · Jun 20.17 · Jul 21.83 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 17.83 · Oct 12.17 · Nov 5.61 · Dec 1.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.94 · Feb 10.11 · Mar 13.83 · Apr 18.06 · May 22.33 · Jun 26.39 · Jul 28.28 · Aug 28.39 · Sep 24.94 · Oct 19.61 · Nov 13.22 · Dec 8.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 84.33 · Feb 72.9 · Mar 95 · Apr 85.09 · May 126.2 · Jun 76.45 · Jul 46.74 · Aug 56.64 · Sep 77.47 · Oct 110.2 · Nov 74.68 · Dec 87.38 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading27.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.52 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation812.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature31.64 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.9 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.5 °C. Elsewhere: Latina (Italy) ±3.0 °C, Girona (Spain) ±3.3 °C, Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±1.7 °C, Giugliano in Campania (Italy) ±3.2 °C, Nîmes (France) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.67 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents412 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density478.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,599 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,604 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value66,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate50.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad7.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents6.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage66.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance21.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher16.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over1,878 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home13.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans71.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Marlin

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Temple as a Marlin alternative in the same region

49 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Residents: 98,412 Temple vs 5,599 Marlin+1658%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,679 Temple vs 1,196 Marlin+124%
  • Unemployment: 6.6% Temple vs 14.2% Marlin−53%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,979 Temple vs €2,309 Marlin+29%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Temple vs 41.0 km Marlin−78%
  • Foreign residents: 4.8% Temple vs 6.7% Marlin−28%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,448 Temple vs €3,400 Marlinsame level
Full comparisonMore about Temple

Plainfield as a Marlin alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1383 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,599 Marlin+794%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,309 Marlin+109%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 14.2% Marlin−73%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,196 Marlin−38%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 41.0 km Marlin−78%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,400 Marlin+19%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 6.7% Marlin−8%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Marlin, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Clementon borough5,600 residentsSmiths Station5,596 residentsMonticello5,595 residentsCramerton5,604 residentsKimberly5,592 residentsVancleave5,592 residents

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Is Marlin part of Waco?

Marlin is in the published commuting zone of Waco; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Waco city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Marlin?

The median gross salary is 3,400 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Marlin?

The unemployment rate is 14.17 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Marlin?

Police recorded 1,196 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Marlin?

The published population is 5,599 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Marlin?

412 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Marlin a good place to live?

Marlin may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Marlin part of Waco?

Marlin is in the published commuting zone of Waco; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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