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Marquette, MI

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Delight in year-round activities in this historic lakeside town

Lakeside Historic Affordable Picturesque Scenic Charming Quaint Mountain Views Family-Friendly

Situated on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Marquette is a scenic town on the southern shores of Lake Superior. Outdoor recreation abounds year round in Marquette, from hiking and boating in warmer months to skiing and snowmobiling in colder months. Marquette boasts stunning views of Lake Superior and nearby mountains from its own picturesque Presque Isle Park and the historic Marquette Harbor Lighthouse.

Marquette contains a delightful downtown area on Washington Street, where specialty shops, delectable restaurants, and cozy cafes housed in historic buildings line the street. Marquette offers a range of shopping options, with national retailers in the Westwood Mall and local boutiques strung along 3rd Street. Marquette is also home to the largest wooden dome in the world, the Superior Dome, in addition to Northern Michigan University. A bevy of events draws the community together in Marquette, including NMU football games, Harbor Fest, International Food Fest, and much more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Marquette, MI is $922 for a studio, $1,031 for one bedroom, $1,411 for two bedrooms, and $1,896 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marquette has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,031/month
673 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Marquette, MI is 7.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Marquette is 25.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $922 - $1,896. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 3.4% less for utilities, and 7.9% more for transportation.

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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sandy Knoll School

Public

Grades PK-5

349 Students

8
out of 10

Graveraet Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

296 Students

7
out of 10

Bothwell Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

711 Students

6
out of 10

Superior Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

361 Students

6
out of 10

Cherry Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

5
out of 10

Marquette Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

915 Students

8
out of 10

Bothwell Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

711 Students

6
out of 10

Marquette-Alger Administrative Unit

Public

Grades PK-12

24 Students

Rating Unavailable

Marquette Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

915 Students

8
out of 10

Marquette-Alger Administrative Unit

Public

Grades PK-12

24 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

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 2025.