Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
18%
Marquette
Marquette, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,121
Population
20,372
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Delight in year-round activities in this historic lakeside town
Lakeside
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Historic
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Affordable
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Picturesque
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Scenic
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Charming
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Mountain Views
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Situated along Lake Superior's shores, Marquette offers a perfect blend of natural landscapes and city conveniences. Home to Northern Michigan University and approximately 20,600 residents, this Upper Peninsula community features a historic downtown district filled with local shops and eateries. The rental market remains stable, with average rents ranging from $925 for studios to $1,895 for three-bedroom homes, showing moderate increases between 2.4% and 6.8% over the past year. Housing options include apartments near campus and historic homes in neighborhoods like the Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District.
Marquette's crown jewel, Presque Isle Park, features hiking trails and Lake Superior vistas, following the preservation vision of Frederick Law Olmsted from 1891. The city maintains an extensive network of biking paths and winter sports areas, including Marquette Mountain. Cultural attractions include the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and the Marquette Maritime Museum. The established Ore Dock Brewing Company and Blackrocks Brewery anchor the local craft beer scene. With its mix of historic architecture, outdoor recreation, and university presence, Marquette continues to draw renters seeking a Lake Superior lifestyle.
Explore the City
Winter activities like ice climbing are plentiful in the Marquette area.
Presque Isle Park in Marquette has picturesque views, hiking trails, and beach access.
Downtown Marquette draws crowds no matter the season.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,494
Average: $67,164
Education
7,811
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,092
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Marquette, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Marquette, MI is $938 for a studio, $1,095 for one bedroom, $1,550 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marquette has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,095/month
687 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Marquette, MI is 8.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Marquette is 27.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $938 - $1,959. You can expect to pay 3.7% more for groceries, 2.9% less for utilities, and 5.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marquette, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Superior Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
349 Students
Public
Grades K-8
711 Students
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
915 Students
Public
Grades K-8
711 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
190 Students
Marquette-Alger Administrative Unit
Public
Grades PK-12
24 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
915 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
190 Students
Marquette-Alger Administrative Unit
Public
Grades PK-12
24 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shiras Planetarium
- Marquette Maritime Museum
- Moosewood Nature Center
- Marquette Mountain
- Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Marquette/Sawyer Regional
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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.