City profile
Marquette, MI
Marquette County · Population 21,325
Marquette is a town in Marquette County, MI with about 21,325 residents and a typical home value near $275,000. It is 262 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
69°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$274,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,785
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 70/100
Top hazards: Hail, Cold wave, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
250 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 45% Republican
Community
Population
21,325
Black population
3.1%
County
Marquette County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 21,325 residents
- Typical home value about $275,000
- 262 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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