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Marcellus, NY
Village in Onondaga County, New York.
Population
1,894
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,963
ZIP codes
0
Marcellus and its ZIP codes
Marcellus at a glance
- Marcellus is about 7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,407, 19% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,600 (47% below New York) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Marcellus, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marcellus, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,407
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$225,600
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
46.0%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (560), German Americans (263), Italian Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onondaga County. PPP loans are for Marcellus.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,309
250,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $9,652 per person
How people get to work
Marcellus, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marcellus, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
870
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,056
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marcellus, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
Cities near Marcellus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CamillusVillage | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| SkaneatelesVillage | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| ElbridgeVillage | 6 mi | 1 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.4 |
| WestvaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| SolvayVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| JordanVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| LakelandCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Seneca KnollsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| NedrowCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| Village GreenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| GalevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Melrose ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| SyracuseCity | 11 mi | 25.1 |
| AuburnCity | 12 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marcellus, NY in?
- Marcellus is in Onondaga County, New York.
- What is the population of Marcellus, NY?
- About 1,894 people live in Marcellus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marcellus?
- Nearby places include Camillus (4 mi), Skaneateles (5 mi), Elbridge (6 mi), Fairmount (6.2 mi), Westvale (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023