Cost of Living in Marquette County, Wisconsin
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Marquette County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Marquette County ranks #1,437 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 46%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Marquette renters strain at 15.1%
Marquette County renters spend 15.1% of their $63,471 median household income on $800 monthly rent, exceeding Wisconsin's state average of 14.9% and pushing above the national affordability comfort zone. Lower household incomes make the percentage burden particularly steep here.
Below-average affordability in Wisconsin
Marquette's 15.1% rent-to-income ratio places it in Wisconsin's lower half of county affordability rankings, held back by household incomes well below the state and national medians. For renters, this is one of Wisconsin's tighter housing markets.
Higher rent, lower income than peers
At $800/month, Marquette's rent undercuts only Marinette ($749), yet its rent-to-income ratio of 15.1% ranks among the region's worst because household incomes lag peers by $5-10K. Marquette residents face a genuine affordability challenge compared to neighboring counties.
Owners carry heavier burden too
Renters spend $800 monthly (15.1%), while homeowners pay $989 monthly—about 18.8% of the $63,471 median income—for median homes valued at $201,100, the county's second-highest. Both renters and owners stretch significantly in Marquette.
Marquette: consider alternatives first
At 15.1% of income, Marquette's rent-to-income ratio ranks among Wisconsin's worst, and homeownership costs at 18.8% run even tighter. Relocators should compare Marquette against more affordable peers like Marinette, Langlade, or Menominee before committing.
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Affordability Verdict
For renters in Marquette County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $800/month in gross rent, with 25.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
At $800/month rent versus $989/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $189/month cheaper — a 19% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,000/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $42,386/year. With a median household income of $63,471, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 25.0% of renter households in Marquette County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Marquette County sits 6% less expensive than Green County ($851/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
15.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,481
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.7%
of gross income
The median home in Marquette County may be a stretch
Median home value is $201,100. Estimated monthly cost: $1,605 vs. your max of $1,481.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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