Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Marine is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,181. Residents earn $76,304 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Marine receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Marine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marine is $76,304, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Marine is $165,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Marine is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,803 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Marine enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,304 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,785 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,601 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,398 |
| County GDP | $16,575M |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Healthcare | 682 |
| Retail | 741 |
| Manufacturing | 169 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.91% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $165,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,772 |
| Median List Price | $200,000 |
| Median List Price | $200,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $83 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,460 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.91% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,159/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,802.8/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,378.6/100K |
| Theft | 424.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 523 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7865°N, 89.7786°W |
| County FIPS | 17119 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,663/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 682 |
| Restaurants | 627 |
| Retail Stores | 741 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |