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Marinette is a small city of 11,065 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $54,969
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marinette stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marinette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marinette 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: 88.9
Marinette's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marinette costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marinette, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$751
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,969
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marinette's violent crime rate is 172.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
172.4 /100k
Property Crime
1669.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marinette is served primarily by Marinette School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marinette, WI
National Avg
School District
Marinette School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marinette sees average highs of 26.1°F in January
and 79.6°F in July,
with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Marinette's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marinette roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,200 and median rent is $751/month.
Marinette's violent crime rate is 172.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1669.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marinette are operated by Marinette School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marinette, WI has a population of 11,065, a median household income of $54,969, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marinette averages 26.1°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches
with about 43.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marinette, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54143.
The population of Marinette, Wisconsin is 11,065 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marinette: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $100,200, median household income $54,969, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marinette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
