Living in Marine, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marine · Census data 2020–2024
Marine has 1,049 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $76,544 (8% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $157,300, the median rent is $944/month.
Marine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marine at a glance
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,544State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $157,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Marine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marine the median home value is $157,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,558 a month in housing costs.
Marine median household income
The median household income in Marine is $76,544 and the income per person is $33,218. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Marine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 413
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.64
Marine demographics
- Population
- 1,049
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 397
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marine ›
Education in Marine
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Marine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marine
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Marine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine | 1,049 | $76,544 | $157,300 | $944 |
| St. Jacob | 1,759 | $112,188 | $201,000 | $1,138 |
| Highland | 10,262 | $82,551 | $202,900 | $855 |
| Grantfork | 459 | $95,625 | $167,900 | — |
| Alhambra | 658 | $73,750 | $154,300 | $734 |
| Troy | 11,647 | $112,434 | $268,000 | $1,116 |
| Hamel | 1,134 | $109,464 | $251,300 | $954 |
| Pierron | 414 | $66,875 | $105,300 | $1,202 |
| Worden | 1,094 | $89,000 | $146,600 | $839 |
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What is the median household income in Marine, IL?
The median household income in Marine is $76,544, 8% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marine?
The median home value in Marine is $157,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Marine?
The median gross rent in Marine is $944 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Marine, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Marine?
The median age in Marine is 33.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Marine?
The average commute to work in Marine is 21 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marine?
The unemployment rate in Marine is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marine?
16.4% of adults in Marine 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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