Marquette Urban Area, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
66,430 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,675 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$793 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 38 14
Feb 1 27 16
Mar 2 24 25
Apr 2 9 38
May 2 1 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 3 3 44
Nov 2 18 31
Dec 2 36 19

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 6%

Schools

North Star Academy
9 miles, S 1.9 star
Vandenboom Alternative High School
10 miles, SE 2.3 star
Lakeview School
10 miles, SW 2.8 star
Negaunee High School
11 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

Northern Michigan University
11 miles, SE 1.9 star
Michigan Technological University
56 miles, NW 4.1 star
Finlandia University
58 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Marquette General Hospital
11 miles, SE 2.3 star
Bell Hospital
12 miles, SW 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
40 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
56 miles, NW 1 star
Ford Airport
63 miles, SW 1 star
Delta County Airport
69 miles, S 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
115 miles, W 1 star