Apartments for rent in Marquette, MI

A town in Michigan, Marquette has a population of just over 21,000. Young adults (15-24) should fit right in, as they account for an above-average 35% of the community, while middle-aged professionals appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Michigan. Residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (49%) their residence. The city boasts a relatively affordable average rent of $795/month, which is $80 less than the state average.

Marquette's average commute time ranks as one of the best in the state at about 13 minutes, 7th-quickest in the state. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 37% of commuters, while public transportation is not used widely. Walking (7%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number far surpasses the national average.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Marquette, the most common four of which are entertainment, healthcare, education, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the city's labor force. With an average annual income of about $55,000, Marquette workers take home about $7,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Marquette's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the state average, Marquette has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 with Bachelor's degrees (14%). Furthermore, 22% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.