Marquette Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,613 Population 2,694/sq mi density
$77,386 Median Income $38,985 per capita
$121,600 Home Value $148,689 Zillow
$1,132 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,386 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $1,132/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Marquette Heights, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,386
3% above
$38,985 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
57% below
Zillow: $148,689
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
3% below
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Marquette Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
43%
Rent
97%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marquette Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marquette Heights residents earn a median household income of $77,386 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,985. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marquette Heights is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,689. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

24.5% of adults in Marquette Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marquette Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,613
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,694/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,386
Per Capita$38,985
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$1,132
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$148,689
Housing Units1,219
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation629 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Marquette Heights was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.