Living in Marlette, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlette · Census data 2020–2024
Marlette has 1,850 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $48,571 (33% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $132,300, the median rent is $873/month.
Marlette at a glance
- Population
- 1,850
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $48,571State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $132,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $873/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Marlette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marlette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlette the median home value is $132,300, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,130 a month in housing costs.
Marlette median household income
The median household income in Marlette is $48,571 and the income per person is $28,176. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Marlette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 877
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.24
Marlette demographics
- Population
- 1,850
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 790
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlette ›
Education in Marlette
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Marlette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlette
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Marlette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlette | 1,850 | $48,571 | $132,300 | $873 |
| Clifford | 277 | $54,444 | $112,500 | $1,094 |
| Kingston | 398 | $48,083 | $101,000 | $843 |
| North Branch | 1,166 | $56,731 | $152,000 | $735 |
| Brown City | 1,139 | $58,750 | $127,700 | $685 |
| Snover | 192 | $46,346 | $120,500 | — |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | $121,300 | $669 |
| Sandusky | 2,694 | $56,563 | $113,800 | $784 |
| Peck | 589 | $54,758 | $117,000 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Marlette, MI?
The median household income in Marlette is $48,571, 33% 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 Marlette?
The median home value in Marlette is $132,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Marlette?
The median gross rent in Marlette is $873 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Marlette, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Marlette?
The median age in Marlette is 38.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marlette?
The average commute to work in Marlette is 25 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlette?
The unemployment rate in Marlette is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlette?
12.1% of adults in Marlette 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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