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Marvin, NC

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A luxurious village on the rise

Growing Central Scenic Peaceful Upscale Family-Friendly

Nestled in Union County, Marvin is a peaceful village on the rise. Marvin’s excellent schools and relatively close proximity to Charlotte draw many families and commuters to the area. Marvin boasts a strong sense of community, which is fostered by regular events such as Movie Nights, Annual National Night Out, and an annual Holiday Tree Lighting.

The community enjoys plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation at Firethorne Country Club, Marvin Efird Park, and numerous athletic courts and fields. Marvin is also just a short drive away from Colonel Francis Beatty Park. Commuting from Marvin is simple with convenience to U.S. Route 521 and Interstate 485.

Transportation

11

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

23

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Marvin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

751 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marvin Efird Park
  • Stallings Municipal Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.