Marquette County, MI at a glance
Median household income
$65,429$5,452 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Marquette County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Marquette County, MI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Marquette County, MI, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | 14.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 17.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,137 | $13,644 | $45,480 | 20.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,363 | $16,356 | $54,520 | 25% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,665 | $19,980 | $66,600 | 30.5% |
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What a typical income covers in Marquette County, MI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $65,429 a year ($5,452 a month before tax).
What $65,429 leaves after Michigan taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Marquette County, MI: common questions
What is the median household income in Marquette County, MI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Marquette County, MI is $65,429 per year (approximately $5,452 per month).
What is the average rent in Marquette County, MI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $784 for a studio, $973 for one bedroom, $1,137 for two, $1,363 for three and $1,665 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Marquette County, MI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Michigan is 96.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Marquette County, MI?
To keep a $1,137 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,480 a year, or $3,790 a month. That is 70% of what the typical household in Marquette County, MI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Marquette County, MI?
On the local median income of $65,429 ($5,452 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,726 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,636 for everything else and $1,090 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,137 takes 42% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Marquette County, MI?
Homes in Michigan paid 23¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $207. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.