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Marco Island, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Marco Island - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,998
Residents
$104,105
Median income
$866,200
Median home
$1,986
Median rent (state)

Marco Island - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Marco Island lands in the 80th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

80th
percentile, household income
96th
percentile, home value
84th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Marco Island, FL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 15,998 residents in Marco Island, a small town within Florida. The typical household in Marco Island brings in $104,105 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.0%. Marco Island's housing stock carries a median value of $866,200, and the median resident age is 67.7 years. Educational attainment runs 47.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 29.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 99 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Slowing), down 8% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,986 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

15,998 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$104,105 /yr

Poverty 4.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Marco Island compare to other US cities?

Marco Island measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 80% higher than other cities
Home value 96% pricier than other cities
Median rent 84% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Marco Island against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Marco Island's strongest outlier among Florida cities

Among the 894 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Marco Island ranks #35 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Marco Island only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#132 of 903
85th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#168 of 930
80th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#35 of 894
96th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#696 of 930
24th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#165 of 930
82nd percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

80thIncome percentile

80th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Marco Island's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$866,200 4th percentile more affordable than 4% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Marco Island $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Marco Island, FL Marco Island, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Marco Island, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Marco Island, FL median $104,105/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Marco Island, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Marco Island, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 47.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 29.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,998
Median Income
$104,105
Median Home Value
$866,200
Median Age
67.7
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor force participation
29.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,500 residents16,000 residents16,500 residents17,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,764 residents 16,421 residents ▲ +4.2%
Marco Island's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
99
housing units authorized
Single-Family
99
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 108
2020 129
2021 257
2022 196
2023 125
2024 99

Permit volume decreased 8% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
55.5%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
2.5%
Work from Home
31.7%
Other
3.8%

Based on 4,431 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Marco Island sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,986/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Niceville
16,043 people
Longwood
15,952 people
Warrington
15,935 people
Opa-locka
16,097 people
Azalea Park
16,110 people
Palmer Ranch
15,873 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Marco Island's 15,998 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

La Grange, IL
15,999 people
Troutdale, OR
16,000 people
Pewaukee, WI
16,002 people
Bay, OH
15,992 people
Highland, TX
16,004 people
Seven Oaks, SC
15,990 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Marco Island's $104,105 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dorothy, NJ
$104,102 median income
Monterey, CA
$104,110 median income
Red Oak, TX
$104,125 median income
Bethel Park, PA
$104,129 median income
Williamsville, IL
$104,135 median income
Colmar Manor, MD
$104,074 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Marco Island, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Marco Island, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.4% White 92.5% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 5.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Marco Island compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Marco Island (this city) 15,998 $104,105
Niceville 16,043 $96,611
Longwood 15,952 $77,214
Warrington 15,935 $58,309
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Marco Island, FL?

What is the population of Marco Island, FL? +

Marco Island, FL counts 15,998 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Marco Island, FL? +

The median household income in Marco Island is $104,105 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Marco Island? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Marco Island; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Marco Island, FL? +

Marco Island's median home value sits at $866,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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