Michigan
Marquette is a small city in Michigan with a population of 20,691. Residents earn $55,825 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marquette receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Marquette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marquette is $55,825, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Marquette is $254,100, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Marquette is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 135 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,231 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Marquette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches, including 102.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,825 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,281 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,951 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,762 |
| County GDP | $3,597M |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 260 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.17% |
| Commute Time | 13.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $254,100 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $316,557 |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $230 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 8.7% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,679 |
| Studio | $784 |
| 1 Bedroom | $973 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,137 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,363 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,665 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.17% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,011/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Total Violent | 134.7/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 74.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 60.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,231.2/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 130.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,063.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.2/100K |
| Arson | 4.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.2 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 102.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5507°N, 87.3958°W |
| County FIPS | 26103 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.2% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.40 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,839/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Retail Stores | 260 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 13.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |