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Marquette, MI vs Elk Rapids, MI

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- The median age of a home in Marquette is 5.4% older than the median age of a home in Elk Rapids.
 Marquette, MIElk Rapids, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age56  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock69.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.71.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.4$11.0
 Homes Owned43.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock39.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Marquette, MIElk Rapids, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,070$1,840
 Studio Apartment$630  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$940  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Marquette, MIElk Rapids, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock38.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Marquette, MIElk Rapids, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Marquette, MIElk Rapids, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock30.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews
Gina · K. I. Sawyer, MI
The best town in Michigan
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Best Town In The Upper Peninsula
Over 4 years ago

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Edionisa · Marquette, MI
It’s okay
Over 7 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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