Marquette, Michigan

About Marquette

Set in the northwestern part of Michigan, Marquette is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 21,845.

Officially, Marquette is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,942 residents per square mile.

📰 Marquette News Today

• James Anthony McVannel – Marquette, MI – October 10, 1947 ~ July 29, 2026 Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 17
• The ‘crown jewel of Lake Superior’ shines with ancient rock formations, beaches and an island near Marquette MLive.com · Aug 18
• Motorcyclist Dies In Traffic Crash In Marquette County Radioresultsnetwork.com · Aug 14
• Marquette vs. Michigan (Nov 11, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Aug 12
• Michigan Civil Rights Commission Issues Ruling on Discrimination Case Against Marquette Landlord State of Michigan (.gov) · Jul 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marquette Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Marquette — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 21,845.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Marquette

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Marquette

• Cafe BODEGA
• Coachlight
• Contrast Coffee Co. (café)
• Das Steinhaus — german
• Delft Bistro — american
• Donckers Restaurant — sandwich
• Elizabeth's Chop House — seafood
• Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery — cajun
• OutLanders
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Edge of Reality VR arcade · Arcade
• Marquette Maritime Museum · Museum
• Marquette Regional History Center · Museum
• McClintock Annex · Attraction
• Fire Bell · Attraction
• Graci Gallery · Art gallery
• Lower Harbor Ore Dock · Attraction
• The Gallery · Art gallery
• Upper Peninsula Children's Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marquette

• Downtown Pocket Park reviews ★
• Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park reviews ★
• Skate Plaza Park reviews ★
• Blue Pad (1) reviews ★
• Blue Pin (1) reviews ★
• Clark Lambros' Beach Park reviews ★
• Fit Strip reviews ★
• Founder's Landing reviews ★
• Giants Foot Park reviews ★
• Harlow Park reviews ★
• Hurley Field reviews ★
• LaBonte Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marquette

• Bothwell Middle School
• Cherry Creek Elementary School
• Graveraet Elementary School
• Marquette Branch Prison
• Marquette Senior High School
• MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit
• North Star Montessori Academy
• Sandy Knoll School
• Superior Hills Elementary School
• Vandenboom Alternative High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marquette

🏘️ Nearby Communities