At a Glance
Median Income
$104,105
$97,179 per capita
Home Value
$866,200
Zillow: $844,330
Median Rent
$1,955/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
9.6% smoking rate
How Marco Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marco Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marco Island a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marco Island residents earn a median household income of $104,105 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,179. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,008 business establishments, including 591 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marco Island is $866,200 , 207% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $844,330. Median rent is $1,955/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Marco Island reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 422/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Marco Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marco Island has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,998
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density1,316/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,105
Per Capita$97,179
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
D
Home Value$866,200
Rent$1,955
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$844,330
Housing Units18,135
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent61/100K
Property422/100K
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Marco Island was founded in 1886.
The median home in Marco Island was built in 1987.
31.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 591 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.