Marenisco, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gogebic County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
198 Population 57/sq mi density
$40,556 Median Income $25,191 per capita
$45,400 Home Value $246,507 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,556 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Marenisco, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,556
46% below
$25,191 per capita
Home Value
$45,400
84% below
Zillow: $246,507
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Marenisco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marenisco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marenisco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marenisco residents earn a median household income of $40,556 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,191. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marenisco is $45,400 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,507. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

14.1% of adults in Marenisco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marenisco has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population198
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans31.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,556
Per Capita$25,191
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$649M
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,400
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$246,507
Housing Units183
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,301/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,658 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Marenisco was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (110 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.