At a Glance
Median Income
$38,125
$31,012 per capita
Home Value
$137,000
Zillow: $136,859
Median Rent
$696/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
20.6% smoking rate
How Marquette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marquette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marquette 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
Marquette residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,012. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marquette is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,859. Median rent is $696/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
17.2% of adults in Marquette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marquette has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population432
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$31,012
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty29.7%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$696
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$136,859
Housing Units288
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation628 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Marquette was founded in 1874.
The median home in Marquette was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.