Marquette Urban Area, MI
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 45%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MISchools
North Star Academy
9 miles, S
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1.9
Vandenboom Alternative High School
10 miles, SE
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2.3
Lakeview School
10 miles, SW
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2.8
Negaunee High School
11 miles, SW
•
1.9
Colleges
Northern Michigan University
11 miles, SE
•
1.9
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
45 miles, NW
Michigan Technological University
56 miles, NW
•
4.1
Finlandia University
58 miles, NW
•
1.4
Hospitals
Marquette General Hospital
11 miles, SE
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2.3
Bell Hospital
12 miles, SW
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4.1
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
40 miles, NW
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2.3
Munising Memorial Hospital
48 miles, SE
Airports
Houghton County Memorial Airport
56 miles, NW
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1
Ford Airport
63 miles, SW
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1
Delta County Airport
69 miles, S
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1
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
115 miles, W
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1