Marine City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Clair County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,047 Population 1,874/sq mi density
$63,156 Median Income $37,770 per capita
$146,500 Home Value $225,894 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,156 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $872/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Marine City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,156
16% below
$37,770 per capita
Home Value
$146,500
48% below
Zillow: $225,894
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Marine City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
52%
Rent
75%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marine City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marine City residents earn a median household income of $63,156 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,770. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,248 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marine City is $146,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,894. Median rent is $872/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

17.1% of adults in Marine City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,047
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,874/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,156
Per Capita$37,770
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$7,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,500
Rent$872
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$225,894
Housing Units2,225
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,609/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation587 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Marine City was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.