Median Age
68 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
8%
Over 65
56%
Marco Island, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,274
Population
27,721
Renter Mix
10% Rent
Nature and art lovers savor the island life in Southwest Florida
Beachfront
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Coastal
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Island
Marco Island stands apart as Florida's largest barrier island, offering a pace of life that feels worlds away from the state's busiest metros while still delivering real coastal amenities. The city occupies the northernmost point of the Ten Thousand Islands and sits at the edge of Everglades National Park, giving it a natural backdrop that shapes everyday life here. Tourism and hospitality anchor the local economy, supported by a steady base of service, retail, and real estate activity. There is no major university on the island, but the close proximity to Naples, roughly 20 miles north, connects residents to Florida Gulf Coast University and a broader job market.
The island's neighborhoods range from quiet inland streets lined with single-family homes to waterfront enclaves where canals weave between properties. The housing mix reflects that range, with apartment communities offering a more accessible entry point alongside condominiums, townhomes, and freestanding residences. High-rise and mid-rise buildings concentrate near the beach corridor, while low-rise garden-style apartment communities fill out the interior. Incorporated as a city only in 1997, Marco Island manages its growth deliberately, keeping density lower than most Florida coastal cities. Daily life here centers on the water, the outdoors, and a calendar that slows pleasantly in the off-season, making it a genuinely different kind of Florida address.
Explore the City
Veterans Community Park in Marco Island has several areas designated for activities.
Boaters on Marco Island can moor adjacent to popular restaurants and shopping plazas.
Residents can enjoy their day in the sun at Marco Island Beach.
Anglers have several great fishing posts around Marco Island.
Boaters in Marco Island can easily venture to nearby islands for a unique experience.
Marco Island boaters can access the Gulf via Caxambas Pass directly from private docks.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,772
Average: $133,154
Education
12,499
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,786
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marco Island has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Marco Island, FL is $1,274 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Marco Island has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,274/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$14,189/month
2,056 Sq Ft
Condo
$6,379/month
974 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,700/month
797 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marco Island, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
322 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
305 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rookery Bay NERR and Environmental Learning Center
- Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Nature Cruises
- Collier-Seminole State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.