Median Age
68 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
8%
Over 65
56%
Marco Island
Marco Island, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,269
Population
27,721
Renter Mix
10% Rent
Nature and art lovers savor the island life in Southwest Florida
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In the Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast of Southwest Florida and the Everglades, lies Marco Island. An hour south of Naples, Marco Island approaches life at a leisurely pace. Its natural beauty and seclusion draws artists and residents from all walks of life.
You can take a stroll on Tigertail Beach, see the historical ruins and dolphins at Cape Romano, purchase fresh produce at the weekly Marco Island Farmers Market, collect seashells, and learn how to stand up paddleboard if you choose to rent in Marco Island. You can appreciate art at any of the multiple art festivals and galleries on the island as well.
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
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Marco Island, FL is $1,269 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Marco Island has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$13,518/month
2,194 Sq Ft
Condo
$6,925/month
1,139 Sq Ft
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
464 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
322 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
295 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 February 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.