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About
Life in Marysville
Marysville is a community of 12,703 people in California. The median household income is $56,430, median rent runs about $1,295 per month, and median home values are around $292,300. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.
Marysville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marysville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marysville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (40.0%), and 14.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.3%
of households
Married Couples
25.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Marysville
In Marysville, rent runs 36% below the CA average, and home values are 60% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,659
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
37.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $388,105 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Marysville
Unemployment in Yuba County, which includes Marysville, is 1.6 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Marysville: Yuba County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yuba County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute28.3 min avg
How Marysville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marysville, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 113 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 116% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marysville runs 116% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
709.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,553.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marysville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yuba County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yuba County, which includes Marysville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 37 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 35 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 41 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 50 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 34 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
233 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yuba County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sutter County, CA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 10 miles from Marysville) is typically good — 230 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
230
per year
Moderate Days
134
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sutter County, CA (10 mi away)
Climate94°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marysville has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 60°F | 41°F | 3.65" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.92" |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 1.40" |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.28" |
| Jul | 96°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 95°F | 60°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 90°F | 56°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 79°F | 49°F | 1.03" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 2.21" |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marysville
Marysville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Adventist Health and Rideout
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.2 mi away · Yuba City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marysville
Marysville's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Marysville (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,779 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,464 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marysville
Marysville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
79 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayLassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
93 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marysville
Yuba County Library
303 Second St., Marysville
Cities Near Marysville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Marysville FAQ
Is Marysville, California affordable?⌄
Marysville's median rent is $1,295/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $56,430/year. Median home value is $292,300.
Is Marysville, California safe?⌄
Marysville's violent crime rate was 710 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1554 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marysville, California?⌄
Yuba County, which includes Marysville, has an unemployment rate of 7.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marysville, California?⌄
The cost of living in Marysville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,295/month and median household income is $56,430/year. The median home value is $292,300. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marysville, California?⌄
The average commute in Marysville is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from