Living in Marquette, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marquette · Census data 2020–2024
Marquette has 232 residents with a median age of 56.7. The median household income is $58,750 (24% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $232,500, the median rent is $900/month.
Marquette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marquette at a glance
- Population
- 232
- Median age
- 56.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $232,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Marquette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
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 $232,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Marquette median household income
The median household income in Marquette is $58,750 and the income per person is $57,456. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Marquette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 27.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.83
Marquette demographics
- Population
- 232
- Median age
- 56.7
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marquette ›
Education in Marquette
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Marquette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marquette
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Marquette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 232 | $58,750 | $232,500 | $900 |
| Kingston | 271 | $72,083 | $151,600 | $695 |
| Dalton | 227 | $59,464 | $145,000 | $1,034 |
| Markesan | 1,275 | $62,165 | $155,000 | $514 |
| Princeton | 1,166 | $54,205 | $116,700 | $755 |
| Montello | 1,404 | $55,758 | $157,800 | $638 |
| Green Lake | 1,076 | $55,970 | $218,200 | $721 |
| Friesland | 297 | $86,250 | $151,300 | $742 |
| Fairwater | 350 | $71,250 | $145,800 | $988 |
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What is the median household income in Marquette, WI?
The median household income in Marquette is $58,750, 24% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $232,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Marquette?
The median gross rent in Marquette is $900 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Marquette, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Marquette?
The median age in Marquette is 56.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marquette?
The average commute to work in Marquette is 43 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marquette?
The unemployment rate in Marquette is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marquette?
7.1% 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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