Marquette, Michigan · ZIP 49855

Marquette — ZIP 49855

Marquette (49855) scores 82/100 — Good for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $348K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency45%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$348K

Median rent$1,476/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$348K

Median Rent

$1,476/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

523

Violent Crime

160

Property Crime

363

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marquette County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Sandy Knoll School	PK–05	322	62%	57%
Graveraet Elementary School	KG–05	289	52%	62%
Cherry Creek Elementary School	KG–05	430	47%	57%
Superior Hills Elementary School	PK–05	405	47%	47%
Marquette Senior High School	07–12	940	46%	73%
Bothwell Middle School	05–08	696	44%	52%
North Star Montessori Academy	PK–08	145	17%	32%
MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit	PK–12	38	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,199

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49855 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49855 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49855 is approximately $348K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49855 in Marquette has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.