Living in Marquette, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marquette · Census data 2020–2024
Marquette has 21,325 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $55,613 (24% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $274,700, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Marquette at a glance
- Population
- 21,325
- Median age
- 30.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,613State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $274,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Marquette a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Michigan median; home values 19% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
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 $274,700, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,657 a month in housing costs.
Marquette median household income
The median household income in Marquette is $55,613 and the income per person is $33,544. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Marquette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,570
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.98
Marquette demographics
- Population
- 21,325
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 8,903
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marquette ›
Education in Marquette
48% of adults 25 and older in Marquette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marquette
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Marquette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $274,700 | $1,011 |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | $1,186 |
| Harvey | 2,880 | $78,674 | $262,800 | $845 |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | $70,568 | $170,100 | $861 |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | $763 |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | $52,754 | $111,900 | $733 |
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | $60,833 | $87,300 | $782 |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | $95,129 | $193,900 | $1,063 |
| Gwinn | 1,435 | $46,414 | $117,000 | $682 |
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What is the median household income in Marquette, MI?
The median household income in Marquette is $55,613, 24% 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 Marquette?
The median home value in Marquette is $274,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Marquette?
The median gross rent in Marquette is $1,011 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Marquette, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Michigan median; home values 19% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Marquette?
The median age in Marquette is 30.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marquette?
The average commute to work in Marquette is 13 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marquette?
The unemployment rate in Marquette is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marquette?
48% 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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