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Marquette, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marquette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
248 Population 653/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $53,758 per capita
$202,800 Home Value $221,324 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Marquette, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$53,758 per capita
Home Value
$202,800
28% below
Zillow: $221,324
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,623/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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)

Income
77%
Home Value
72%
Rent
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
0%
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 $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,758. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marquette is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,324. Median rent is $889/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Marquette reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,623/100K.

Education

4.0% of adults in Marquette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marquette has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population248
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$53,758
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$889
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$221,324
Housing Units170
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,623/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation838 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute42 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Marquette was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.