The Town FilesMarco Island, Florida
City in Collier County · population 15,760 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $896,300
- Household income
- $101,523
- Jan low / Jul high
- 55° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 67.9
Marco Island is a city of 15,760 people in Collier County, Florida. The median home is worth $896,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 95% of Florida towns, quieter than 90% of Florida towns.
How Marco Island ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marco Island is worth $896,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 8.8 times the median household income of $101,523, which is more affordable than 3% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,990 a month. 89.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marco Island | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $896,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,990 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $101,523 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 89.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 49.2% | — |
Who lives in Marco Island
| People | Marco Island | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 59.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 34.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Marco Island
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 54.9°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marco Island since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an F1, struck on February 6, 1998 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 16, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 30, 2011.
Severe weather in Collier County since 1996
Collier County has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Collier County
Collier County had 171,813 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,041 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Marco Island itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Marco Island
3 public schools with 1,058 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMMIE BARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 457 | 14.7 |
| MARCO ISLAND ACADEMY (charter) | 9-12 | 306 | 14.6 |
| MARCO ISLAND CHARTER MIDDLE (charter) | 6-8 | 295 | 14.0 |
Towns near Marco Island
- Verona Walk, FL10.8 mi · 2,713 people · home $598,000
- Naples Manor, FL11.0 mi · 5,132 people · home $340,400
- Lely Resort, FL11.4 mi · 7,619 people · home $666,900
- Lely, FL12.1 mi · 3,694 people · home $326,100
- Berkshire Lakes, FL15.9 mi · 2,527 people · home $374,400
- Naples, FL16.1 mi · 19,115 people · home $1,525,600
- Golden Gate, FL17.4 mi · 25,321 people · home $409,700
- Vineyards, FL20.7 mi · 3,883 people · home $651,800
Marco Island questions
Is Marco Island, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marco Island scores better for retirees than 95% of Florida towns and quieter than 90%. 59.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 67.9).
How much does a house cost in Marco Island?
The median owner-occupied home in Marco Island is valued at $896,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,523, so homes cost about 8.8 times income. Median rent is $1,990 a month.
What is the weather like in Marco Island?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 54.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Marco Island get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marco Island since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on February 6, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)