Living in Marquette, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marquette · Census data 2020–2024
Marquette has 585 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $61,923 (17% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $725/month.
Marquette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marquette at a glance
- Population
- 585
- Median age
- 52.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $61,923State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Marquette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Marquette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marquette the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $852 a month in housing costs.
Marquette median household income
The median household income in Marquette is $61,923 and the income per person is $44,892. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Marquette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.11
Marquette demographics
- Population
- 585
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 262
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marquette ›
Education in Marquette
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Marquette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marquette
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Marquette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 585 | $61,923 | $85,000 | $725 |
| Lindsborg | 3,792 | $81,250 | $188,000 | $1,022 |
| Falun | 125 | $58,333 | — | — |
| Little River | 402 | $66,667 | $116,100 | $708 |
| Smolan | 148 | $64,375 | $126,100 | $1,028 |
| Assaria | 521 | $69,500 | $151,000 | $969 |
| Brookville | 191 | $85,000 | $95,000 | — |
| McPherson | 13,995 | $77,529 | $211,700 | $925 |
| Geneseo | 213 | $46,563 | $44,700 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Marquette, KS?
The median household income in Marquette is $61,923, 17% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $85,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Marquette?
The median gross rent in Marquette is $725 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Marquette, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Marquette?
The median age in Marquette is 52.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Marquette?
The average commute to work in Marquette is 30 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marquette?
The unemployment rate in Marquette is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marquette?
14.2% 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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