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Marquette Heights, IL
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Marquette Heights, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Marquette Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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 $138,039. 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.
Safety & Crime
Marquette Heights reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 265/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.