The Town FilesMarinette, Wisconsin
City in Marinette County · population 11,119 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,200
- Household income
- $58,638
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.1
Marinette is a city of 11,119 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $120,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 97% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 96% of Wisconsin towns.
How Marinette ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marinette is worth $120,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $58,638, which is more affordable than 97% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marinette | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $807 | $951 |
| Median household income | $58,638 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Marinette
| People | Marinette | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Marinette
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 9.5°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.8 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marinette since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 19, 1968 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 19, 1968.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Marinette itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Marinette
4 public schools with 1,958 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette High | 9-12 | 646 | 15.4 |
| Marinette Middle | 5-8 | 541 | 13.2 |
| Marinette Intermediate | 2-4 | 393 | 15.7 |
| Marinette Primary | PK-1 | 378 | 18.9 |
Towns near Marinette
- Menominee, MI2.5 mi · 8,488 people · home $104,400
- Peshtigo, WI6.0 mi · 3,420 people · home $140,300
- Peshtigo, WI7.0 mi · 4,006 people · home $213,700
- Menominee, MI9.2 mi · 3,364 people · home $185,100
- Oconto, WI17.7 mi · 4,609 people · home $148,700
- Sturgeon Bay, WI22.3 mi · 9,646 people · home $236,300
- Sevastopol, WI24.9 mi · 2,826 people · home $430,200
- Stephenson, WI26.8 mi · 3,494 people · home $174,600
Marinette questions
Is Marinette, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marinette scores better for retirees than 17% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 12%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Marinette?
The median owner-occupied home in Marinette is valued at $120,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,638, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Marinette?
July highs average 79.6°F and January lows 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 43.8 inches of snow.
Does Marinette get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marinette since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 19, 1968. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)