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Marquette, MI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Peyton Anderson

Anyone work in healthcare in Marquette?

Alright, The median home value here is around $254,100, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $55,825 in Marquette. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

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Avery Walker

Rent in Marquette getting crazy

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $55,825 in Marquette. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 20,691, Marquette is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Marquette sits at 126.2 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

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Alice Rogers

Is it worth buying in Marquette?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 20,691 people. Poverty rate is 8.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $958 for rent here. Homes are going for about $254,100 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The sub...

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Avery Walker

Marquette quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 20,691, Marquette is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Marquette sits at 126.2 per 100K. Rent is about $958/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not p...

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Kai Sanders

Best coffee shops in Marquette?

I work in insurance and With a population of 20,691, Marquette is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $958 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do?...

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Virginia A.

Most overrated things about Marquette

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $254,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Marquette sits at 126.2 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. It's a v...

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Avery Walker

Housing market in Marquette right now

Random thought, Median household income is $55,825, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $55,825 in Marquette. Rent is about $958/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $254,100, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to conside...

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Avery Walker

Relocating to Marquette, MI -pros and cons?

Alright, Median household income is $55,825, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks ...

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