Living in Marquette, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marquette · Census data 2020–2024
Marquette has 443 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $42,292 (44% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $164,400, the median rent is $717/month.
Marquette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marquette at a glance
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $42,292State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $164,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $717/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Marquette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marquette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marquette the median home value is $164,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
Marquette median household income
The median household income in Marquette is $42,292 and the income per person is $29,604. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Marquette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 264
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.12
Marquette demographics
- Population
- 443
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 209
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marquette ›
Education in Marquette
13% of adults 25 and older in Marquette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marquette
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Marquette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| McGregor | 719 | $57,361 | $161,100 | $615 |
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| Monona | 1,531 | $74,286 | $140,800 | $1,070 |
| Farmersburg | 375 | $51,667 | $78,000 | $716 |
| Bagley | 337 | $53,229 | $119,400 | $817 |
| Harpers Ferry | 253 | $44,107 | $174,200 | — |
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | $197,700 | $763 |
| Garnavillo | 816 | $75,357 | $123,100 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in Marquette, IA?
The median household income in Marquette is $42,292, 44% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marquette?
The median home value in Marquette is $164,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Marquette?
The median gross rent in Marquette is $717 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Marquette, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Marquette?
The median age in Marquette is 41.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Marquette?
The average commute to work in Marquette is 14 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marquette?
The unemployment rate in Marquette is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marquette?
13% of adults in Marquette 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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