What are the schools like in Marine, IL?

Marine is served primarily by Triad CUSD 2. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Marine?

The median household income in Marine, IL is $71,042 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Marine, IL?

Marine has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Marine, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marine, IL affordable or expensive?

Marine's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marine is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,400 and the median rent is $908 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marine, IL?

Marine has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marine, IL a Good Place to Live?

Marine is a small town of 1,264 in Illinois, with a median household income of $71,042 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Marine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marine city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Marine's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marine costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marine, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$908	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,042	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marine's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Marine is served primarily by Triad CUSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marine, IL	National Avg
School District	Triad CUSD 2	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marine sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marine, IL
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Marine, IL	National Avg
Population	1,264	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Jacob, IL 5 mi Highland, IL 5 mi Troy, IL 6 mi Grantfork, IL 7 mi Alhambra, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Marine

Marine, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62061

Marine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marine, IL affordable or expensive?

Marine's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marine roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,400 and median rent is $908/month.

What is the crime rate in Marine, IL?

Marine's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marine?

Public schools in Marine are operated by Triad CUSD 2. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marine, IL a good place to live?

Marine, IL has a population of 1,264, a median household income of $71,042, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Marine?

Marine averages 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marine?

Marine, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62061.

What is the population of Marine?

The population of Marine, Illinois is 1,264 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marine?

Key numbers for living in Marine: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $149,400, median household income $71,042, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.