These are official U.S. Census Bureau estimates for Block Group 3, Census Tract 210.09 in Union County, the small Census area that contains most of Cottages at Marvin Gardens. The same block group also includes Weddington Chase, so these figures describe the area around Cottages at Marvin Gardens, not only its own streets.
At a glance
| Measure | Cottages at Marvin Gardens area | Union County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,318 | 250,958 | 10,730,404 |
| Households | 690 | 84,237 | 4,282,345 |
| People per household | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 39.2 | 39.1 |
| Under 18 | 24% | 26% | 22% |
| 65 and older | 8% | 14% | 17% |
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $102,900 | $72,388 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $810,100 | $417,300 | $288,900 |
| Homes owned, not rented | 99% | 82% | 67% |
| Median year homes were built | 2008 | 2000 | 1991 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.3% | 40.5% | 35.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter: Block Group 3, Census Tract 210.09, Union County, NC. Block-group estimates come from a sample and have wide margins of error, so treat them as approximate. "$250,000 or more" is the Census Bureau's top reporting range.
What the numbers say
- Owners, not renters. About 99% of homes in the area are owner-occupied, compared with 82% across Union County.
- Bigger households. At 3.4 people per household, homes here hold more people than the county average of 3.0.
- A mix of ages. About 24% of residents are under 18 and 8% are 65 or older, compared with 26% and 14% countywide.
- Homes of the same age. Half the homes in the area were built before 2008 and half after, so many are reaching the age when roofs, HVAC systems and water heaters come due together.
- Home values well above the county. The median owner-occupied home value is $810,100, compared with $417,300 for Union County.
What it means for homeowners
Long-term owners in homes of a similar age tend to need the same big projects at about the same time. That's when comparing quotes and negotiating as a group pays off. See the home-care guides by home age, or join Cottages at Marvin Gardens as a founding member to get paid for meetings with vetted vendors.