Living in Marco Island, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marco Island · Census data 2020–2024
Marco Island has 16,205 residents with a median age of 67.9. The median household income is $101,523 (36% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $896,300, the median rent is $1,990/month.
Marco Island at a glance
- Population
- 16,205
- Median age
- 67.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $101,523State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $896,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,990/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Marco Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 150% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Marco Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marco Island the median home value is $896,300, 169% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,990 per month, which is 49.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,605 a month in housing costs.
Marco Island median household income
The median household income in Marco Island is $101,523 and the income per person is $95,595. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Marco Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,500
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 53.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.88
53.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marco Island has many vacation and second homes.
Marco Island demographics
- Population
- 16,205
- Median age
- 67.9
- Under 18
- 5.9%
- 65 and older
- 59.3%
- Households
- 8,609
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marco Island ›
Education in Marco Island
48.4% of adults 25 and older in Marco Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marco Island
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 34.6%
- Drive alone
- 53.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Marco Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Island | 16,205 | $101,523 | $896,300 | $1,990 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock Bay | 794 | $79,412 | $556,300 | $1,922 |
| Winding Cypress | 1,160 | $138,359 | $991,000 | — |
| Verona Walk | 2,695 | $66,411 | $598,000 | $2,335 |
| Naples Manor | 5,501 | $64,937 | $340,400 | $1,499 |
| Lely Resort | 8,582 | $93,750 | $666,900 | $2,078 |
| Lely | 3,804 | $69,846 | $326,100 | $2,347 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
| Naples | 19,704 | $153,182 | $1,525,600 | $2,305 |
More for people moving to Marco Island
Marco Island ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Marco Island: FAQ
What is the median household income in Marco Island, FL?
The median household income in Marco Island is $101,523, 36% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marco Island?
The median home value in Marco Island is $896,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Marco Island?
The median gross rent in Marco Island is $1,990 per month, about 49.2% of household income.
Is Marco Island, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 150% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Marco Island?
The median age in Marco Island is 67.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Marco Island?
The average commute to work in Marco Island is 23 minutes; 34.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marco Island?
The unemployment rate in Marco Island is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marco Island?
48.4% of adults in Marco Island have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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