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Marquette, Michigan

Introduction to Marquette, Michigan

Marquette, Michigan, in Marquette county, is 143 miles N of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 243 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 19,661 people live in Marquette.

Marquette History

Development of the area began in 1844, when William Burt and Jacob Houghton discovered iron deposits near Teal Lake, which is west of Marquette. Jackson Mining Company, the first organized mining company in the region, was formed in 1845. The village of Marquette was formed on September 14, 1849 and incorporated as a city in 1871. During the 1850s, the city was linked by rail to several mines and became the leading shipping center of the Upper Peninsula.

Marquette and nearby Attractions

  • Marquette Tourist Park
  • Marquette County History Museum
  • UP Children Museum
  • Marquette Maritime Museum
  • Presque Isle Park
  • Michigan Iron Industry Museum

Things To Do In Marquette

The parks and recreation department in the city offers various playgrounds and public beaches where you can enjoy activities like soccer, softball and baseball. The other recreational facilities her include a BMX track, tennis courts and two public swimming beaches.

Marquette Transportation

Sawyer International is the closest major airport to the city.

Marquette Higher Education

Northern Michigan University and Marquette General Hospital are the two institutes in the city providing higher education.

High Points

Marquette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMarquette Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMarquette Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Marquette College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Marquette Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marquette, MI

Comparing Marquette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population21
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime76

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Historic Marquette

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Light-House Point c1899.

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Light-House Point c1899.

Light House Point 1905 (est.)

Marquette (Lighthouse Point) c1898.

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