Living in Marine City, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marine City · Census data 2020–2024
Marine City has 4,028 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $67,683 (7% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $159,800, the median rent is $944/month.
Marine City at a glance
- Population
- 4,028
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $67,683State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $159,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Marine City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marine City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marine City the median home value is $159,800, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Marine City median household income
The median household income in Marine City is $67,683 and the income per person is $43,130. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Marine City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,262
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 1.99
Marine City demographics
- Population
- 4,028
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 2,024
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marine City ›
Education in Marine City
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Marine City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marine City
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Marine City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine City | 4,028 | $67,683 | $159,800 | $944 |
| Algonac | 4,139 | $56,820 | $199,500 | $910 |
| Pearl Beach | 4,506 | $83,208 | $301,700 | $1,054 |
| St. Clair | 5,585 | $69,688 | $223,200 | $1,113 |
| New Baltimore | 12,072 | $106,033 | $323,200 | $1,039 |
| Marysville | 9,925 | $66,901 | $208,600 | $974 |
| Richmond | 5,855 | $64,719 | $237,700 | $864 |
| New Haven | 6,475 | $66,125 | $209,000 | $1,268 |
| Memphis | 1,064 | $57,222 | $213,300 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in Marine City, MI?
The median household income in Marine City is $67,683, 7% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marine City?
The median home value in Marine City is $159,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Marine City?
The median gross rent in Marine City is $944 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Marine City, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Marine City?
The median age in Marine City is 51.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marine City?
The average commute to work in Marine City is 31 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marine City?
The unemployment rate in Marine City is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marine City?
18.4% of adults in Marine City 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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