At a Glance
Median Income
$55,825
$33,281 per capita
Home Value
$254,100
Zillow: $316,557
Median Rent
$958/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
249 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $55,825 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,281. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marquette is $254,100 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,557. Median rent is $958/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Marquette reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 884/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.2% of adults in Marquette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marquette has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population20,691
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,839/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,825
Per Capita$33,281
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$254,100
Rent$958
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$316,557
Housing Units9,213
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property884/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain30.2 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation696 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute13 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Marquette was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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