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Marinette.
About
Life in Marinette
Marinette is a community of 11,060 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $58,638, median rent runs about $807 per month, and median home values are around $120,200. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Marinette at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marinette: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marinette, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.2%), and 1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.11
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Marinette
In Marinette, rent runs 26% below the WI average, and home values are 55% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,796
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $206,218 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above WI average
Unemployment in Marinette
Unemployment in Marinette County, which includes Marinette, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Marinette: Marinette County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marinette County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Marinette Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute12.8 min avg
How Marinette residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marinette, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 92% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 49 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marinette runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
269.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,067.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marinette Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marinette County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marinette County, which includes Marinette, the most common type is winter storm, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 6 | Flash Flood | $4.1M |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Storm | $145,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marinette County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Door County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 28 miles from Marinette) is typically good — 170 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
170
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Door County, WI (28 mi away)
Climate77°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marinette has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
51°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
29°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Annual Snowfall
43.8"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.69" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.18" |
| Mar | 39°F | 21°F | 1.88" |
| Apr | 51°F | 33°F | 2.97" |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.50" |
| Jun | 74°F | 55°F | 3.88" |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 3.26" |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 3.33" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.29" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.35" |
| Dec | 32°F | 17°F | 1.82" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marinette
Marinette has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marinette
Marinette's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marinette
Marinette has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marinette
Marinette County Consolidated Public Library Service
1700 Hall Ave., Marinette
Cities Near Marinette
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Marinette FAQ
Is Marinette, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Marinette's median rent is $807/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,638/year. Median home value is $120,200.
Is Marinette, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Marinette's violent crime rate was 269 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1068 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marinette, Wisconsin?⌄
Marinette County, which includes Marinette, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marinette, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Marinette is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $807/month and median household income is $58,638/year. The median home value is $120,200. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marinette, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Marinette is 13 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from