At a Glance
Median Income
$57,461
$36,082 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
Zillow: $192,475
Median Rent
$763/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Marinette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marinette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marinette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marinette residents earn a median household income of $57,461 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,082. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,257 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marinette is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,475. Median rent is $763/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Marinette reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,741/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Marinette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marinette has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,060
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,461
Per Capita$36,082
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$763
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$192,475
Housing Units5,514
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,741/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Marinette was founded in 1887.
The median home in Marinette was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.