Marquette, Muskegon, MI
Marquette — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Marquette, Muskegon, Michigan. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licensing database.
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Marquette Neighborhood Overview
Welcome to Marquette
Marquette is a residential neighborhood located in the city of Muskegon, Michigan, within the 49440 ZIP code. The area offers a quiet, community-focused atmosphere with convenient access to the broader amenities of the city and the natural beauty of West Michigan.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Residents enjoy a blend of suburban living and urban convenience, with local parks and neighborhood retail within easy reach. The proximity to downtown Muskegon and the Lake Michigan shoreline provides ample opportunities for recreation, dining, and cultural activities.
Real Estate Market
The median home value in Marquette is $151,300 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022). Current market activity shows an asking price per square foot of $202.44/sqft according to Redfin market data, indicating a market for modestly priced, single-family homes.
Schools & Education
The neighborhood is served by the Muskegon Public Schools district, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools in the area. Families have access to public education options, with specific school assignments typically determined by proximity.
Transportation & Connectivity
Major thoroughfares like Seaway Drive and Henry Street provide efficient connections to downtown Muskegon, local employment centers, and Interstate 96. The neighborhood's layout is primarily designed for vehicular travel, with limited public transit options available.
Why Choose Marquette
Marquette presents an affordable entry point into Muskegon's housing market, with a median household income of $31,218 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022). It is ideal for first-time homebuyers, investors, or anyone seeking a stable, budget-conscious neighborhood close to city amenities and Lake Michigan.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022) — data.census.gov
- Redfin Neighborhood Market Tracker — redfin.com/news/data-center
Marquette Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $151K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $686/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $31K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 25.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 74.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Affordable | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 49440 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2022 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 264,220 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| VA Loan Originations | 9,916 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.0% | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $247K | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 227,996 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 26,308 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Marquette, Muskegon
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Marquette
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Agent verification for Marquette is ongoing. Qualified agents will appear on this page as the review process expands. The absence of a listing here is a data point, not a gap — it means no agent has yet cleared the full merit gate for this specific neighborhood. Do not infer or fabricate agent names for Marquette, Muskegon, MI.
Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18