Living in Marquette, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marquette · Census data 2020–2024
Marquette has 265 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $63,375 (17% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $108,000, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Marquette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marquette at a glance
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 31.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $63,375State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $108,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Marquette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marquette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marquette the median home value is $108,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Marquette median household income
The median household income in Marquette is $63,375 and the income per person is $26,926. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Marquette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.68
Marquette demographics
- Population
- 265
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marquette ›
Education in Marquette
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Marquette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marquette
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Marquette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 265 | $63,375 | $108,000 | $1,063 |
| Overland | 182 | $114,464 | $492,600 | — |
| Central City | 3,061 | $73,229 | $165,300 | $677 |
| Chapman | 290 | $86,250 | $113,800 | $1,250 |
| Aurora | 4,664 | $77,679 | $233,900 | $764 |
| Hampton | 653 | $83,529 | $193,200 | $983 |
| Polk | 351 | $55,000 | $97,200 | — |
| Phillips | 382 | $86,607 | $147,000 | $1,075 |
| Bradshaw | 346 | $72,900 | $95,000 | $1,121 |
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What is the median household income in Marquette, NE?
The median household income in Marquette is $63,375, 17% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $108,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Marquette?
The median gross rent in Marquette is $1,063 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Marquette, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Marquette?
The median age in Marquette is 31.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Marquette?
The average commute to work in Marquette is 29 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marquette?
The unemployment rate in Marquette is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marquette?
6.5% 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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