Marine City, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Marine City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,047. Residents earn $63,156 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,047 Population 1,874/sq mi density
$63,156 Median Income $37,770 per capita
$146,500 Home Value $214,725 Zillow
$872 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,041 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,156 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K (12% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,156
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $146,500
48% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 336/100K
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $872
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Marine City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,047
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,874/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,156
Per Capita$37,770
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$7,417M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,500
Rent$872
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$214,725

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property2,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault288/100K
Burglary528/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.6 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+89.6%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Is Marine City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marine City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Marine City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marine City is $63,156, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marine City is $146,500, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Marine City is below the national average at 336 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,041 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Marine City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Marine City has a population of 4,047 with a density of 1,874 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).

Population

4,047
Total Population
1,874
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Marine City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Marine City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marine City is $63,156, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Marine City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,156
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,770
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
IRS Avg AGI$66,465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,248
County GDP$7,417M

Business (County)

Restaurants292
Healthcare423
Retail463
Manufacturing213

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,028
44% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Marine City is $146,500, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $872 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $214,725.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,500
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$214,725
Median List Price$239,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$239,000
$/Sq Ft$208
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$872
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,028
44% above US avg
Effective Rate3.43%
In Marine City, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marine City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death9,609/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access73.8%
Healthcare Facilities423
Marine City has a violent crime rate of 336 per 100,000 residents, 12% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,041 per 100,000 (4% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Marine City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent336.2/100K
12% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape24.0/100K
Robbery24.0/100K
Assault288.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,041.3/100K
4% above US avg
Burglary528.3/100K
Theft1,440.9/100K
Vehicle Theft72.1/100K
Arson24.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Marine City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.6 inches
9% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,874/sq mi
Coordinates42.7143°N, 82.5028°W
County FIPS26147
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.6%
D 32%

Winner: Republican by 34.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,874/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities423
Restaurants292
Retail Stores463

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home4.3%

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