Marinette, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marinette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,060 Population 1,571/sq mi density
$57,461 Median Income $36,082 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $205,661 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
172 Violent Crime/100K 1,687 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,461 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Marinette, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,461
24% below
$36,082 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
60% below
Zillow: $205,661
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
172/100K
55% below
1,687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
40%
Rent
66%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marinette a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 4.0% (11% above 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 $205,661. 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 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,687/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,060
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,461
Per Capita$36,082
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$763
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$205,661
Housing Units5,514
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent172/100K
Property1,687/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
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.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.